EHS Construction Manager – Safety Lead

About the role

As an EHS Construction Manager you will lead health, safety and environment initiatives on a large‑scale construction project, working closely with diverse teams and senior leadership. You will be responsible for embedding a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance throughout the construction phase.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with key partners to build a Health, Safety and Environment culture across the project by implementing best‑in‑class processes and focusing on continual improvement.
• Communicate EHS activities to all key players including the executive leadership team.
• Conduct internal audits and provide support for non‑conformances and continuous improvements.
• Establish key performance indicators to monitor quality and share ongoing results via dashboards.
• Review and challenge the suitability and implementation of the EHS plan.
• Maintain a strong daily field presence through routine inspections, safety walks and targeted audits.
• Oversee projects and support functions to ensure that EHS processes and procedures are being utilized.
• Participate in risk reviews, identifying and managing potential EHS risks across the project.

Required profile

• Willing to be based full‑time on site for the duration of the construction phase.
• At least 10 years of EHS experience in construction and project‑management organisations, preferably in a client‑representative role.
• Experience in contractor management, field assurance, high‑risk construction and incident investigation; data‑centre or mission‑critical construction experience strongly preferred.
• Sound knowledge of all elements of Health, Safety and Environment Management.
• Formal H&S qualification with demonstrable environmental management competence and compliance expertise.
• Degree or comparable experience in project management or a construction discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required skills

• Environmental compliance
• Field assurance
• Incident investigation
• Key performance indicators
• Contractor management
• Internal audits