Construction Health
Construction Health & Safety Manager – Data Centers
Type:
Contract / Freelance
Location:
Milan, Italy – Site based
Experience:
6+ Years
Sector:
Data Center Construction; will consider large industrial projects, Pharma, Oil & Gas, petrochemical
Focus:
Construction & Contractor Health and Safety
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Construction Health & Safety Manager
to support the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects.
This is a senior, site-focused role responsible for providing Health & Safety leadership across construction activities, with a particular emphasis on
General Contractor and subcontractor safety performance
.
The successful candidate will work closely with Construction Managers, General Contractors, subcontractors, commissioning teams, project leadership and other Health & Safety professionals to ensure that projects are planned and delivered in accordance with applicable legislation, project safety requirements and industry best practice.
The role will cover the construction lifecycle from
pre-construction and contractor mobilisation through active construction, commissioning and handover
.
A key part of the position will be ensuring that contractors have appropriate safety management systems in place, identifying emerging project risks, challenging unsafe practices and driving continuous improvement across the contractor community.
Key Responsibilities
Contractor Health & Safety Management
Provide Health & Safety leadership across General Contractors, subcontractors, vendors and specialist construction partners.
Review contractor Health & Safety management systems, Construction Safety Management Plans and supporting project documentation.
Support the onboarding and mobilisation of new General Contractors and subcontractors, ensuring appropriate H&S; requirements are met before work begins.
Set clear expectations for contractor H&S; performance and ensure contractors understand project-specific safety requirements.
Monitor contractor compliance through regular site inspections, audits, observations and management reviews.
Challenge contractors where standards are not being achieved and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
Work with contractor leadership teams to improve safety culture, accountability and ownership throughout the supply chain.
Construction Safety
Provide H&S; oversight across complex data center construction activities including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical works.
Identify, assess and support the management of construction risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Review RAMS, risk assessments, method statements, permits and other safety documentation for higher-risk construction activities.
Monitor high-risk activities including:
Electrical works and energisation
Lifting operations
Working at height
Temporary works
Hot works
Confined spaces
Excavations
Mechanical installation
Heavy plant and equipment movements
Commissioning and transition into live environments
Work closely with Construction Managers to ensure H&S; considerations are integrated into project planning and execution.
Support safe coordination of simultaneous construction and commissioning activities.
Audits, Inspections & Risk Management
Conduct regular Health & Safety inspections and formal audits across active construction projects.
Identify unsafe conditions, behaviours and emerging risks and ensure appropriate corrective actions are established.
Track corrective and preventative actions through to closure.
Analyse findings across projects to identify recurring risks and opportunities for improvement.
Participate in project safety reviews, contractor performance reviews and construction risk assessments.
Ensure project activities comply with applicable local H&S; legislation and project safety standards.
Incident Management
Support and lead investigations following incidents, near misses and significant safety events.
Ensure effective
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
is completed and appropriate corrective actions are identified.
Review contractor investigations to ensure sufficient depth, quality and accountability.
Track actions through to completion and verify their effectiveness.
Communicate lessons learned across contractors, construction teams and wider project stakeholders.
Use incident trends and leading indicators to proactively reduce future risk.
Safety Leadership & Culture
Act as a visible Health & Safety leader across construction sites.
Build strong working relationships with Project Managers, Construction Managers, General Contractors and senior contractor leadership.
Influence stakeholders without relying solely on authority, encouraging proje
Type:
Contract / Freelance
Location:
Milan, Italy – Site based
Experience:
6+ Years
Sector:
Data Center Construction; will consider large industrial projects, Pharma, Oil & Gas, petrochemical
Focus:
Construction & Contractor Health and Safety
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Construction Health & Safety Manager
to support the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects.
This is a senior, site-focused role responsible for providing Health & Safety leadership across construction activities, with a particular emphasis on
General Contractor and subcontractor safety performance
.
The successful candidate will work closely with Construction Managers, General Contractors, subcontractors, commissioning teams, project leadership and other Health & Safety professionals to ensure that projects are planned and delivered in accordance with applicable legislation, project safety requirements and industry best practice.
The role will cover the construction lifecycle from
pre-construction and contractor mobilisation through active construction, commissioning and handover
.
A key part of the position will be ensuring that contractors have appropriate safety management systems in place, identifying emerging project risks, challenging unsafe practices and driving continuous improvement across the contractor community.
Key Responsibilities
Contractor Health & Safety Management
Provide Health & Safety leadership across General Contractors, subcontractors, vendors and specialist construction partners.
Review contractor Health & Safety management systems, Construction Safety Management Plans and supporting project documentation.
Support the onboarding and mobilisation of new General Contractors and subcontractors, ensuring appropriate H&S; requirements are met before work begins.
Set clear expectations for contractor H&S; performance and ensure contractors understand project-specific safety requirements.
Monitor contractor compliance through regular site inspections, audits, observations and management reviews.
Challenge contractors where standards are not being achieved and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
Work with contractor leadership teams to improve safety culture, accountability and ownership throughout the supply chain.
Construction Safety
Provide H&S; oversight across complex data center construction activities including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical works.
Identify, assess and support the management of construction risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Review RAMS, risk assessments, method statements, permits and other safety documentation for higher-risk construction activities.
Monitor high-risk activities including:
Electrical works and energisation
Lifting operations
Working at height
Temporary works
Hot works
Confined spaces
Excavations
Mechanical installation
Heavy plant and equipment movements
Commissioning and transition into live environments
Work closely with Construction Managers to ensure H&S; considerations are integrated into project planning and execution.
Support safe coordination of simultaneous construction and commissioning activities.
Audits, Inspections & Risk Management
Conduct regular Health & Safety inspections and formal audits across active construction projects.
Identify unsafe conditions, behaviours and emerging risks and ensure appropriate corrective actions are established.
Track corrective and preventative actions through to closure.
Analyse findings across projects to identify recurring risks and opportunities for improvement.
Participate in project safety reviews, contractor performance reviews and construction risk assessments.
Ensure project activities comply with applicable local H&S; legislation and project safety standards.
Incident Management
Support and lead investigations following incidents, near misses and significant safety events.
Ensure effective
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
is completed and appropriate corrective actions are identified.
Review contractor investigations to ensure sufficient depth, quality and accountability.
Track actions through to completion and verify their effectiveness.
Communicate lessons learned across contractors, construction teams and wider project stakeholders.
Use incident trends and leading indicators to proactively reduce future risk.
Safety Leadership & Culture
Act as a visible Health & Safety leader across construction sites.
Build strong working relationships with Project Managers, Construction Managers, General Contractors and senior contractor leadership.
Influence stakeholders without relying solely on authority, encouraging proje