JDL Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading General Contractor who are looking for a EHS Officer to join the team in Amsterdam on a large scale data centre project.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure projects comply with Safety Management system.
  • Develop construction stage plans.
  • Carry out EHS reporting and analysis of various metrics.
  • Keep management appraised of EHS department work progress.
  • Ensure compliance to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation.
  • Ensure compliance to PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
  • Oversee and support the development of method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action, and H&S permits to work.
  • Oversee compliance with the project execution plans.
  • Ensure that good safety practices are managed & maintained across the group.
  • Oversee ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments and control of hazardous substances.
  • Ensure that safety interventions are completed & registered.
  • Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective actions.
  • Maintain records of statutory inspections and ensure adequate documentation is available for the same.
  • Adopt a proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
  • Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
  • Ensure that induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained.
  • Ensure that project PPE is resourced & available.
  • Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication

Requirements

  • Experience in data centre construction projects is desired, but not required.
  • Relevant third level degree qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety.
  • 4+ years’ experience of managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
  • Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation
  • Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
  • Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
  • Strong communication & computer skills, as well as ability to maintain reporting databases and associated documentation.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.

An expat package is available for this opportunity which includes a highly competitive basic salary, tax free living allowance, non-shared accommodation/bills and flights for the rotation.