Construction & Development EHS Lead

. Develop, own and maintain the construction EHS strategy, policies and standards across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory regimes .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, own and maintain the construction EHS strategy, policies and standards across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory regimes
Establish project safety plan requirements, minimum standards for high-risk activities and contractor requirements across all projects
Influence design and engineering decisions early to eliminate construction and operational risks at the design stage
Define and support contractor prequalification, selection and performance management
Hold principal contractors accountable for EHS performance
Design and lead an audit and assurance programme aligned with local legal requirements and, where applicable, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
Develop leading and lagging performance indicators, identify portfolio trends and report to the executive team
Ensure incidents are investigated and findings are reflected in organisational standards
Act as the Development department’s senior contact with health and safety regulatory authorities on construction matters
Build EHS capability within project teams and the supply chain
Provide mentoring within the EHS function
Work closely with the Operations EHS Lead to ensure facilities are designed and constructed to be safe to operate

What you’ll need

Experience in a corporate or group-level EHS role, setting standards and providing assurance across multiple projects, sites or business units, and delivering through others rather than directly managing site teams
Senior EHS leadership experience across large and complex construction programmes, such as data centres, heavy industry, utilities or critical infrastructure
Proven record of developing and embedding EHS policies and management systems that deliver measurable improvement
Demonstrable experience influencing executives, boards and senior contractor leadership
Thorough knowledge of the safety coordinator role in Finland
Knowledge of FIDIC contracts (red, yellow and silver books)
Sound understanding of Icelandic, EU/Nordic construction safety requirements
Experience applying ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 within a project environment
Degree in occupational health and safety or an equivalent qualification, such as NEBOSH National Diploma or NVQ Level 6 or 7
Knowledge of environmental management and sustainability on construction projects
Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or an equivalent European professional designation is highly desirable

Comp & perks