EHS Manager – Construction Projects

About the role

Lead the EHS strategy on a major complex construction project, working in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment with broad stakeholder exposure.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve project EHS policies, procedures and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health and safety legislation and industry standards.
• Coordinate risk assessments, method statements, permits to work and safe systems of work.
• Support onboarding, induction and training of employees and subcontractors.
• Monitor safety performance indicators and drive corrective actions.
• 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 actions.
• Provide expert EHS guidance to project leadership and key stakeholders.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with site EHS requirements and maintain accurate safety documentation.

Required profile

• Degree, diploma or recognised qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of EHS experience within large‑scale construction environments.
• Previous experience managing EHS teams and driving safety performance on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental, health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and engage operational teams.
• Business fluency in English; German is an advantage.

Required skills

• Risk assessment and method statement development.
• Hazardous substances assessment and control.
• Incident investigation and reporting.

What we 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.