EHS Lead

EHS Lead - Hyperscale Data Centre (Milan)

• Work with a leading Tier 1 contractor on a major hyperscale data centre.

• High-profile project with significant technical complexity and scale.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work within a strong European data centre project pipeline.

• Long-term career progression within a growing international contractor.

• Exposure to major hyperscale clients and industry-leading delivery standards.

About the Opportunity
Evergreen Talent Group is partnering with a leading Tier 1 contractor to appoint an experienced EHS Lead for a major hyperscale data centre project in Milan.

This is a senior site-based role responsible for leading Environmental, Health & Safety performance across a large and complex mission-critical project, working closely with project leadership, subcontractors and client stakeholders to maintain the highest safety standards throughout delivery.

Key Tasks of the EHS Lead

• Review and approve RAMS, Safe Systems of Work and Permit-to-Work documentation.

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety observations.

• Track corrective actions through to closure.

• Monitor high-risk activities including lifting operations, energisation, LOTO, work at height and confined-space activities.

• Maintain statutory registers, inspection records and EHS documentation.

• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, safety briefings and targeted training.

• Review subcontractor EHS documentation prior to mobilisation and throughout delivery.

• Monitor PPE, welfare, housekeeping and environmental controls across site.

• Compile weekly and monthly EHS reports and performance data.

• Support coordination meetings and daily activity briefings.

• Ensure incidents, observations and lessons learned are communicated across the project.

• Maintain accurate Safety File and handover documentation.

Key Responsibilities of the EHS Lead

• Lead EHS strategy and day-to-day implementation across the project.

• Ensure compliance with company EHS systems, Italian legislation and client requirements.

• Drive a proactive and visible safety culture across all project teams.

• Provide EHS leadership and guidance to construction management, supervisors and subcontractors.

• Monitor overall project EHS performance and escalate key risks to senior project leadership.

• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring effective root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Ensure subcontractors comply with project-specific EHS requirements and agreed standards.

• Support the project leadership team in maintaining strong safety governance throughout the full project lifecycle.

Experience & Requirements of the EHS Lead

• Relevant third-level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety, NEBOSH or equivalent.

• Strong experience in a senior EHS role on large-scale construction projects.

• Previous Data Centre / Mission Critical project experience highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of construction safety systems, RAMS, PTW and high-risk activities.

• Proven ability to manage and influence subcontractors and senior project stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, reporting and leadership skills.

• Experience working on major international or European projects advantageous.

• Full working rights for Italy / EU preferred.

For more information on this EHS Lead opportunity or other EHS Lead / EHS Manager opportunities across Ireland, UK or Europe. Please reach out to a member of Evergreen Talent Group for a confidential chat.