Environment health safety lead
Pubblicato il 23-08-2026 - MOC EHS in Milano
Our client is one of Europe's leading data centre construction contractors, delivering large-scale, mission-critical projects across the continent. With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth, they offer excellent long-term career progression and the opportunity to work on some of the most complex and innovative data centre projects in the industry. We are seeking an experienced EHS Lead to oversee all Environmental, Health & Safety activities on a major data centre construction project in Milan.
Reporting to senior project leadership, you will be responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with Italian regulations, and leading a team of EHS Advisors to deliver best-in-class safety performance across the project.
Key Responsibilities Lead all Environmental, Health & Safety activities on a large-scale data centre construction project. Ensure full compliance with Italian health, safety and environmental legislation and industry standards. Develop, implement and continuously improve site EHS policies, procedures and initiatives.
Manage, mentor and develop a team of EHS Advisors on site. Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards. Drive a culture of safety excellence and accountability across all project teams and subcontractors.
Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, project management teams and regulatory authorities. Deliver EHS training, toolbox talks and awareness programmes.
Monitor project performance through KPIs and provide regular reports to senior management.
Requirements Proven experience in a senior EHS leadership role within construction, mission-critical or data centre projects. Strong understanding of Italian health, safety and environmental regulations.
Experience managing and developing EHS teams. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive behavioural safety initiatives. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, high-value construction environment.
Relevant
Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH, Diploma or Degree equivalent). What's on Offer Opportunity to join a leading European data centre contractor. Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding business.
Exposure to high-profile, complex data centre projects. Competitive salary and benefits package. Collaborative and high-performing project environment. If you are passionate about creating safe, compliant and high-performing construction environments and want to play a key role in delivering major data centre projects across Europe, we would love to hear from you.