EHS Manager (a) Construction Projects

Description du poste

* Lead EHS strategy on a major complex construction project * High-impact role with broad stakeholder exposure ## About Our Client ## Our client is a leading international organisation delivering complex engineering and construction projects across Europe. To support ongoing project activities, they are seeking an experienced EHS professional who can make an immediate impact in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, with a quick start preferred. ## Job Description ## * Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of project EHS policies, procedures and management systems * Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health and safety legislation and industry standards * Coordinate project risk assessments, method statements, permits to work and safe systems of work * Support the onboarding, induction and training of employees and subcontractors * Monitor project safety performance indicators and drive corrective actions where required * Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews * Manage hazardous substances assessments and control measures * Investigate incidents, near misses and accidents, ensuring timely reporting and corrective action implementation * Provide expert EHS guidance to project leadership teams and key stakeholders * Ensure subcontractor compliance with site EHS requirements * Maintain accurate safety documentation, statutory inspection records and project safety files * Promote waste reduction, recycling initiatives and environmental best practices across the project * Lead and develop EHS team members while fostering a proactive safety culture ## The Successful Applicant ## * Degree, diploma or recognised qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline * Minimum 7 years of EHS experience within large-scale construction environments (e.g. power plants, data centers) * Previous experience managing EHS teams and driving safety performance on major projects * Strong knowledge of environmental, health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements * Experience working on mission-critical, industrial or data centre projects would be advantageous * Proven ability to influence stakeholders and engage operational teams * Strong communication, reporting and IT skills * Proactive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail * Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams * Flexible and adaptable within project-driven environments * Business fluency in English, German is an advantange ## What's on Offer ## * Key leadership position on a high-profile construction project * Opportunity to shape and strengthen site safety culture * Exposure to complex, large-scale project environments * Collaborative and international working environment * Strong stakeholder visibility and decision-making responsibility * Immediate impact within a fast-moving project team Quote job ref JN-102026-7124872 Job Function Engineering & Manufacturing Specialisation Health, Safety & Environment Industry Industrial / Manufacturing Where Zürich Contract Type Permanent Job Reference JN-102026-7124872