EHS Manager

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Construction EHS Manager to provide full-time, site-based Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leadership and assurance on major construction projects. Acting as the client-side EHS representative, you will drive compliance with legal requirements, project standards, and industry best practices while promoting a proactive safety culture and environmental stewardship across the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Provide visible on-site EHS leadership and assurance throughout construction activities.
Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and safety walks to identify and mitigate risks.
Review and challenge Construction EHS Plans, RAMS, Permit-to-Work systems, and high-risk work activities.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor EHS performance, competency, and compliance.
Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
Oversee environmental compliance, including waste management, pollution prevention, noise, dust, water, and energy controls.
Track EHS performance metrics, identify trends, and report findings to project leadership.
Promote workforce engagement through toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and lessons learned.
Verify emergency preparedness arrangements and participate in drills and response planning.
Provide independent EHS oversight while collaborating closely with project teams and contractors.
Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior Construction EHS role.
Proven experience on large-scale construction projects, ideally within Data Centre, Mission Critical, Industrial, Energy, or Infrastructure sectors.
Strong knowledge of construction safety management, contractor assurance, risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
Experience managing high-risk activities, including lifting operations, work at height, confined spaces, hazardous energy (LOTO), and heavy plant operations.
Formal Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6, Degree, or equivalent).
Environmental management knowledge and experience in environmental compliance and monitoring.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
Fluent English; additional local language skills are advantageous.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management/reporting systems.
Willingness to work full-time on site for the duration of the construction project.
Preferred
Data Centre or Mission Critical construction experience.
ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 auditing qualifications.
Experience working within international construction environments and multi-contractor projects.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid