EHS Manager - Data Center

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. **Role description:** Arcadis is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to join the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team supporting a major hyperscale data center development in Luxembourg. The EHS Manager will act as the client's representative, driving the highest standards of Environmental, Health & Safety performance across all phases of the project, from preconstruction through commissioning and handover. The role requires strong leadership, proactive risk management, and the ability to challenge contractors while maintaining a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach. This position will initially support the project remotely during the pre-construction phase and transition to a full-time site-based role in Bissen, Luxembourg during construction. Key Responsibilities: EHS Leadership & Governance • Lead the implementation and safety culture across the project. • Act as the primary EHS advisor to the client, team, contractors, and key stakeholders. • Establish and maintain robust EHS governance, reporting processes, KPIs, and escalation protocols. • Promote a "Zero Harm" culture through visible leadership and active engagement with all project participants. Construction Safety Management • Review and challenge contractor Construction Phase Plans, RAMS, Method Statements, Permit-to-Work systems, and logistics plans. • Monitor compliance with Luxembourg legislation, client requirements, and industry best practices. • Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and leadership safety walks. • Verify that high-risk activities are properly planned, assessed, and controlled. • Provide oversight of high-risk activities typically associated with hyperscale data center construction, including: o Energization and electrical works o Temporary power installations o Lifting operations and cranage o Confined spaces o Work at height o Testing and commissioning activities o MEP installation works o Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) Incident Management & Continuous Improvement • Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses. • Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and closed out effectively. • Monitor leading and lagging indicators and identify emerging trends. • Share lessons learned and promote continuous improvement initiatives across the project. Contractor Management • Evaluate contractor EHS performance and challenge underperformance where required. • Support prequalification reviews and ongoing contractor assessments. • Ensure subcontractor activities are properly coordinated and supervised. • Drive accountability at all levels of the supply chain. Environmental Management • Oversee environmental compliance, waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives. • Support Buckingham's environmental objectives and reporting requirements. • Ensure environmental risks are identified and mitigated throughout the project lifecycle. **Required Experience** • Minimum 10 years of construction EHS experience. • Previous experience on large-scale Data Center, Mission Critical, Industrial, Pharmaceutical or Advanced Manufacturing projects. • Experience managing multi-contractor construction environments. • Strong knowledge of European construction safety regulations and industry standards. • Experience supporting commissioning and energization activities. Preferred Experience • Previous experience on hyperscale data center projects. • Experience working for major developers and operators • NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6, Prevention Advisor Level 1, or equivalent qualification. • ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 knowledge. Key Competencies • Strong leadership and influencing skills. • Ability to challenge contractors while maintaining collaborative relationships. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities. • Strong analytical and reporting skills. • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-profile project environment Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.