Job Description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are now pleased to announce that we are currently seeking an experienced EHS Campus Lead to join our team on a major Data Centre project. Reporting to the Project Director, this senior role will take full ownership of the project’s Environmental, Health & Safety strategy, ensuring all works are delivered in full compliance with Winthrop’s Safety Management System, statutory legislation, and industry best practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall EHS strategy for the project, ensuring alignment with Winthrop’s corporate Safety Management System.
• Provide senior leadership and direction to the EHS team, including EHS Managers, Advisors, and subcontractor safety personnel.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Construction Stage Health & Safety Plans.
• Review and approve high‑risk method statements, RAMS, SPAs, and permit‑to‑work systems, ensuring robust controls are in place.
• Drive proactive risk management, identifying emerging risks early and implementing mitigation strategies across all work fronts.
• Lead senior-level incident and accident investigations, ensuring root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and organisational learning.
• Present EHS performance, trends, and strategic updates to senior management, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure subcontractor EHS performance is rigorously monitored, audited, and aligned with project and corporate standards.
• Champion a strong safety culture, promoting behavioural safety, engagement, and continuous improvement across the project. Oversee statutory inspections, compliance audits, and regulatory interactions, ensuring full adherence to Irish and EU legislation.
• Manage EHS training and competency programmes, ensuring all site personnel meet required standards.
• Ensure adequate EHS resources, PPE, and systems are in place to support safe project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Construction, QA/QC, Commissioning, and Client teams to ensure EHS is embedded in all project phases.
• Provide strategic guidance on environmental management, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience managing EHS on large‑scale construction projects, with Data Centre experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading EHS teams on complex, fast‑paced projects.
• Strong, up‑to‑date knowledge of Irish and EU Health & Safety legislation.
• Proven ability to develop and implement project-wide EHS strategies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and EHS reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently while driving collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and evolving project priorities.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a Market Leader in the Data centre Industry
• Supportive career development
• Competitive salary package
• Collaborative team environment
• Pipeline of project growth