EHS Lead

Company: Park Recruit
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Please note: Candidates must hold an Irish or EU passport/right to work within the EU to be considered for this opportunity.

Park Recruit are delighted to be partnering with a leading European specialist contractor delivering large-scale, mission-critical data centre projects across the continent. Our client is recognised as one of the most respected delivery partners within the sector, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and safety excellence.

Due to continued growth and a significant project pipeline, we are seeking a highly experienced EHS Lead to join a major hyperscale data centre development based in North Dublin. This is a senior leadership role suited to an exceptional Health & Safety professional with extensive experience operating on complex, fast-paced construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall EHS strategy across a major Data Centre project
  • Manage and mentor EHS Managers, Advisors, and subcontractor safety teams
  • Ensure full compliance with Irish/EU Health & Safety legislation and company standards
  • Oversee RAMS, permits-to-work, audits, inspections, and risk management processes
  • Drive a proactive safety culture focused on behavioural safety and continuous improvement
  • Lead incident investigations, corrective actions, and EHS reporting to senior stakeholders
  • Monitor subcontractor EHS performance and ensure high standards across all work fronts
  • Collaborate with Construction, QA/QC, Commissioning, and Client teams throughout project delivery
  • Support environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and workforce competency programmes

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline
  • Minimum 810 years experience managing EHS on large-scale construction projects
  • Data Centre experience strongly preferred
  • Proven experience leading EHS teams on complex projects
  • Strong knowledge of Irish and EU Health & Safety legislation
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong reporting and IT proficiency, including MS Office and EHS systems
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-performing project environments

On Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a market leader in the Data Centre industry
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Supportive career development and progression opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Strong pipeline of major projects across Europe

This opportunity is ideally suited to a senior-level EHS professional seeking a long-term role on high-profile Data Centre developments within Europe.

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Posted: July 2nd, 2026