Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager with strong Data Centre and client-side experience to join a project in London. The successful candidate will provide H&S leadership and support the General Contractor (GC) in developing and implementing robust systems and controls around high-risk construction activities. This is a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension. The role is site-based 5 days per week and requires someone who can start at short notice, ideally within 4 weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide H&S leadership and oversight from the client side on a Data Centre project.
• Work closely with the General Contractor to develop and implement effective H&S management systems.
• Develop and improve permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities.
• Establish and manage permit systems covering areas such as: Riser works, Energisation, Ladder control, other high-risk activities as required
• Support the GC in ensuring appropriate controls are in place for high-risk activities.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to strengthen H&S systems and controls.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders and contractors to ensure H&S requirements are effectively implemented on site.
• Provide technical H&S guidance and ensure that high-risk activities are appropriately managed.

Key Qualifications:

• Strong technical competence in Health & Safety.
• Proven Data Centre experience is essential.
• Client-side H&S experience is essential.
• Demonstrable experience developing and implementing H&S systems for high-risk activities.
• Experience developing or managing Permit-to-Work systems.
• Strong understanding of construction H&S risks and appropriate control measures.
• Experience working closely with General Contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Note: Valid UK work permit/right to work is required.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-09-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English