Construction Health & Safety Manager Data Centres

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

Responsible for overseeing and assuring all Health & Safety (HSE) activities on large-scale data centre construction projects. Acts as an independent, site-based advisor ensuring contractors comply with safety regulations and best practices in high-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with H&S legislation and project standards

• Oversee high-risk activities (HV works, MEP installation, lifting, confined spaces, SIMOPS)

• Conduct site audits, inspections, and monitor H&S performance (KPIs)

• Review RAMS, permits, and safety procedures

• Support planning and safe sequencing of works

• Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions

• Promote strong safety culture and best practices across contractors

Requirements

• ~10 years’ experience in H&S on large construction or data centre projects

• Qualification in Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH or equivalent)

• Experience in high-risk, multi-contractor environments

• Strong communication, leadership, and reporting skills

• Fluent German and English

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.