Health and Safety Manager – Data Centers (w/m/d)

Job title: Health and Safety Manager – Data Centers (w/m/d)

Reference number: 30713

Locations: This position can be based in any Arcadis office location in Germany, while the onsite projects will primarily be located in the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main area.

Working hours: Full-time

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Data center construction is one of the most fascinating and rapidly evolving sectors in the built environment, and Arcadis is leading the charge in delivering cutting-edge solutions globally. In Germany, particularly in the Frankfurt area, this field is experiencing explosive growth as the region transforms into a key hub for data centers due to its unparalleled connectivity, central location, and increasing demand for digital infrastructure. Joining our specialized team offers a unique opportunity to be part of this dynamic industry, shaping the future of technology and innovation in one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets. Arcadis has been involved in numerous groundbreaking data center projects worldwide, showcasing our commitment to sustainable and efficient designs. Explore inspiring examples of our work through our written by our experts in the team in our blog. If you're looking to specialize in this exciting field and contribute to Germany's booming data center sector, this is the team to join!

Role accountabilities:

As a Health and Safety Manager, you will oversee the development, implementation, and management of health and safety standards for data center projects. You will ensure compliance with relevant regulations, promote a culture of safety, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to mitigate risks and create safe working environments for all stakeholders involved in high-tech infrastructure projects.

• Develop and implement health and safety plans and procedures tailored to the unique requirements of data center projects, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of personnel and contractors on-site.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, standards, and codes throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Provide training and awareness programs to workers, contractors, and stakeholders, fostering a proactive safety culture on-site and within project teams.
• Monitor incidents and near-misses, conducting investigations where necessary, and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Oversee on-site safety inspections and audits, document findings and reporting regularly to clients and stakeholders on health and safety performance.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, engineers, and regulatory authorities, to ensure alignment on health and safety objectives.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's, Master's degree or equivalent Health and Safety Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience (3 years) in health and safety management, preferably in the construction industry or engineering sector, ideally with a focus on Data Centers (desirable) or other large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and codes (local and international).
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and hazard identification techniques.
• Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail in health and safety planning and implementation.
• Team-oriented working style, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English and German, both written and verbal, is essential.
• Willingness to regularly travel within Germany and abroad as required for project demands.
  
  

If you are enthusiastic about this position but do not meet all the requirements, you should apply anyway. We value diverse skills and experience, and maybe you are exactly the right person for our team.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.