EHS Manager (a) Construction Projects

• 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