Health And Safety Manager

JDL Recruitment

are delighted to be partnering with a leading

data centre developer

who are looking for a

Health & Safety Manager

to join their project team in

Paris, France .

The ideal candidate will oversee that all health and safety protocols are adhered to during construction and operations. The H&S Manager will oversee risk management, implement safety measures, and ensure compliance with regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

Responsibilities Health and Safety Leadership

Provide leadership and strategic direction for all health and safety aspects of a large-scale data centre project.

Lead the H&S strategy to ensure a safe working environment for all project personnel.

Promote and lead a safety-first culture across all project phases, ensuring adherence to company safety standards and raising H&S capacity for successful work.

Customer Management

Engage with customer to understand their H&S expectations and requirements, ensuring these are integrated into project plans and execution.

Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with customers, regularly communicating H&S updates, metrics, milestones, key decisions and improvement initiatives.

Ensure transparency and alignment of H&S expectations throughout the project life cycle, with a focus on solving issues and avoiding escalations. If escalations do occur, own them and drive towards a solution.

Project Planning and Execution

Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to integrate H&S considerations into comprehensive project plans, including design development, procurement, pre-construction, construction, commissioning, handover, and customer occupation processes.

Oversee the preparation and approval of safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments.

Compliance and Auditing

Ensure compliance with all relevant H&S regulations, standards, and company policies.

Conduct regular site inspections, verify risk assessments, and audits to verify adherence to H&S protocols, ensuring all potential risks are anticipated and mitigated effectively.

Identify and work with contractors, advisors and end-users to implement corrective actions for any identified non-compliances, safety issues and/or improvement initiative.

Team Collaboration and Communication

Promote and deliver a collaborative environment among all team members, including contractors, advisors and end-users.

Establish and maintain effective communication channels and a transparent escalation procedure for H&S matters.

Reporting and Documentation

Maintain accurate and detailed H&S records, metric data, and documentation.

Establish and implement thorough project controls to identify potential H&S issues early and develop effective mitigation strategies.

Provide timely, accurate, and consistent H&S progress and status reports to the Project Lead and other relevant stakeholders.

Contribute to the company’s reporting needs by providing necessary H&S data and narrative.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience in a Health and Safety management role, of which the last 5 have been in the data centre sector.

Proven track record of implementing and managing H&S strategies on large-scale, technically complex projects.

Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.

Fluent in English and the language of the country of operation.

Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent safety certification accredited in the country of operation.

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification is a plus

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