EHS Specialist – Data Centre Builds (EU Travel)

Mercury Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Engineering is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety professional to lead on-site EHS management for data centre projects in Ireland with frequent travel to Europe. You will oversee safety plans, risk assessments and on-site inductions, ensuring compliance with Mercury and client policies.

Essential criteria include EU legislation qualification, 3+ years of large construction site EHS experience, and willingness to travel. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety as per EU legislation.
• Travelling to EU is essential.
• Experience working in Data Centre Construction.
• 3+ years' experience of managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Good team-working skills

Responsibilities

• Adherence to the project & Mercury Engineering Safety Management system.
• Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation.
• Assist with onboarding of Mercury employees & Subcontractors as per EU legislation - ensuring all relevant documentation is in place
• Act as point of contact on site for coordination with local Municipality
• Coordination in the development of task specific Method statements, Risk assessments, Safe plan of action, Permit to work.
• Compliance with the project execution plan.
• Coordination of project safety indicators.
• Carry out toolbox talks and on-site safety inspections.
• Maintain records of statutory inspections and safety file up to date.
• Adopt a proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
• Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Environmental, Health & Safety qualification per EU law

Job description

Mercury Engineering is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety professional to lead on-site EHS management for data centre projects in Ireland with frequent travel to Europe. You will oversee safety plans, risk assessments and on-site inductions, ensuring compliance with Mercury and client policies.

Essential criteria include EU legislation qualification, 3+ years of large construction site EHS experience, and willingness to travel. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are required.