Overview
Vantage is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to join our LHR campus. At this campus, we currently have operational data centres and the construction of new facilities. The EHS Manager will work with the regional EMEA EHS team and local Data Centre Operational teams to support the development and implementation of world-class environmental, health and safety systems to keep all operational activities to the highest EHS standards that meet Customer and Vantage requirements. You will be responsible for improving the health and safety of our Data Centres, advancing safety culture, and protecting our employees. You will work closely with experts in operations, security, construction, logistics, compliance, corporate counsel, and human resources to further Vantage's health and safety program. You will partner with employees as well as contractors to achieve health and safety goals and improve our already strong safety culture. As Vantage increases data capacity you will partner with operational teams to ensure risks are identified and mitigated. You will work in a fast-paced environment where our operations are rapidly changing, advocating safe changes in the face of new infrastructure, new tools, and new products / processes. Vantage is a leader in operational excellence and this position is pivotal to ensuring that we continue to lead the industry in this area with particular emphasis on executing and reporting on all EHS areas within the business.
Responsibilities
* Lead the implementation of EHS programs across the campus.
* Develop cross-functional relationships with the facility operations team and construction team.
* Advise, support, and ensure local regulatory and other requirements comply with both operations and construction projects.
* Advise, and support on all EHS related matters for both operation and construction.
* Develop campus specific plans for the implementation of Vantage EHS programs.
* Identify, develop/source required EHS training for onsite employees and contingent workers and maintain accurate training records.
* Assist EHS Director in the development and implementation of organization wide EHS standards and guidelines.
* Work with the Campus Operations Director and Principle of Facilities to ensure EHS requirements are in place and complied within day-to-day activities.
* Work with the construction Project Director to ensure appointed General contractors have implemented and maintained EHS standards that meet/exceed Vantage expectations.
* Support/lead accident and incident investigations. Ensure all accidents and incidents are reported, investigated, and recorded in a timely manner.
* Review work procedures to assign risk levels and review risk controls established.
* Ensure Vantage High Risk Activities are effectively planned, controlled, and managed.
* Prepare weekly/monthly reports, review data integrity, and confirm weekly and monthly statistics accuracy.
* Carry out daily/weekly/monthly EHS inspections for both operational facilities and construction projects.
* Implement best practices and lessons learned across projects based on previous experience and knowledge, including Vantage requirements.
* Carry out periodic EHS audits as per Vantage requirements.
* Conduct weekly/monthly EHS meetings with stakeholders and maintain records.
* Develop EHS initiatives and campaigns.
* Contractor and supplier assessment where applicable.
* Emergency Response Planning
* Working at Heights
* Confined Space Entry
* Heavy Material Handling
* Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
* Construction-related risks (Cranes/Rigging, Trenching/Shoring, MEWPs, etc.)
* Fire/Life Safety
* Hazardous Substances Handling
* Waste Management
* Ergonomics
* Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
* Risk Assessment and Mitigation methodology
* 3rd Party Safety Supplier Management
* Professional qualifications: Board of Certified Health and Safety Professionals (BCSP), NEBOSH Diploma, Occupational Health certification or equivalent EHS qualification; relevant health and safety membership (e.g., IOSH), preferably at Graduate/Chartered status.
* A minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in EHS with demonstrated knowledge across multiple sites.
* Current working knowledge of EU-OSHA regulations and standards and other non-regulatory safety standards applicable to the location.
* Familiarity with ANSI/NFPA/DGUV/BG Bau consensus standards.
* Ability to operate beyond a purely compliance-based approach and collaborate with all stakeholders to identify and control risk.
* Self-starter, skilled and confident communicator, able to influence at all levels.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 5+ years in EHS with broad risk experience across multiple sites.
* EU-OSHA regulation knowledge and related standards.
* Experience with high-risk activities and construction safety management.
* Strong communication and leadership to drive safety culture and continuous improvement.
About Vantage
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design to deliver reliability, efficiency and sustainability at scale.
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department
The EHS team collaborates with Operations, Contractors, Vendors, Construction and regulatory agencies to protect health, safety and environmental risks. Vantage places safety at the forefront of all activities. The team emphasizes planning, training, measurement and cooperation aligned with operational and construction goals.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Equal Opportunity
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid unless an agreement is in place. This is a site-based role; candidate on-site 4 to 5 days a week.
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We reward hard work with an above-market total compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.
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