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- 8–15 yrs
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Job description
About the Role
Join Apto to lead and shape the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) approach across all European hyperscale data centre construction projects. As a key member of the team, you will be instrumental in fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with international EHS standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and implement EHS strategies for European hyperscale data centre construction initiatives.
- Promote a safety-first culture through targeted communications, behavioural programs, and worker engagement.
- Manage EHS systems in alignment with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001, and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.
- Supervise all high-risk work activities including work at height, critical lifting operations, live electrical work, plant operations, and confined space access, approving risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) and permits.
- Oversee construction site safety operations, conducting audits, inspections, hazard identification, competency checks, and monitoring performance against KPIs.
- Lead thorough investigations of incidents, identify root causes, and enforce corrective and preventative actions; coordinate emergency response plans.
- Act as the primary EHS representative interfacing with clients, regulatory bodies, contractors, and suppliers; ensure contractor compliance and prepare detailed EHS reports.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive EHS master plans at the campus level.
- Serve as Apto’s senior EHS leader, championing a consistent safety-first mindset across all teams and projects.
- Appoint and manage relationships with external EHS consultants.
Required Qualifications
- Between 8 and 15+ years of leadership experience in EHS within data centre, construction, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
- Expertise in risk assessment, management of high-risk activities, and incident investigation.
- Proven skills in managing contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Deep understanding of EHS management systems compliant with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001.
- Strong abilities in communication, leadership, and stakeholder relationship management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional EHS certifications such as CSP, NEBOSH, IOSH PSDP/PSCS, CIH, or equivalent.
- Formal qualifications as ISO Lead Auditor or Implementer.
- Experience overseeing simultaneous operations (SIMOPS), extensive campus environments, or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
- Background in hyperscale data centre construction or heavy industry sectors.
Location and Travel
This position is based in Dublin with approximately 40% travel across European locations.
Reporting & Culture
You will report directly to Apto’s Construction Director. Apto is committed to equal opportunity employment and building a values-led, ambitious, customer-focused workplace culture where every individual impacts the company’s success.