Health And Safety Manager - Datacenter Construction H/F - Digital Realty

Step into a pivotal role where your leadership will shape safety culture at some of Europe's most cutting-edge construction sites, including prominent data centers in Paris.You will be based on Paris and there will be some occasional travel across Europe.As the Health & Safety Manager, you'll be the driving force for ensuring visible, effective safety standards and continuous improvement. Champion best practices and empower teams to mitigate risks, collaborating with passionate professionals dedicated to compliance, innovation, and excellence.Reporting StructureReports directly to the Regional Health and Safety Director.Collaborates across internal departments & the international Health & Safety community.Engages externally with contractors, customers, auditors, and consultants.Your MissionLead and evolve health and safety management systems in accordance with ISO 45001.Serve as a trusted partner to general contractors and project managers, ensuring safety is at the forefront.Shape processes and tools that proactively control high-risk activities, keeping every site mission-safe.Drive awareness, deliver engaging training, and foster a high-performing safety culture.Key ResponsibilitiesSite HSE SupervisionEmbed and deploy Health & Safety Policy onsiteAnalyze daily operations and high-risk activities (HRA)Conduct frequent site safety visits and generate actionable reportsIdentify safety gaps, propose solutions, and track corrective actionsBuild key safety performance indicators, drive preventive and corrective strategiesCultivate feedback channels and participate in site safety meetingsRecommend innovative technical improvements in partnership with contractorsInvestigate accidents, formulate corrective measures, and drive field awarenessProject ManagementCollaborate with legal, technical, and procurement teams to integrate safety into project designs and processesDevelop and update HSE specifications for site launchesLead risk analysis and deploy targeted action plans from project inceptionEnsure full compliance throughout project life cycleSupport HSE protocols during site receptionCommunication, Training & AwarenessDrive safety communication via newsletters, intranet, and field sessionsLead creative training and awareness campaigns, assessing team skills and readinessDevelop and maintain guides/FAQs for basic site safety (evacuation plans, layout, fire safety)Management SystemsEnforce Information Security and Integrated Management System protocolsReport and respond to security incidents with agilityContinually optimize management systems-delight internal and external clientsEssential Skills & ExpertiseMinimum 5 years' experience in Health and Safety within construction environmentsExcellent command of French and EnglishAdvanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPointDeep knowledge of EMEA health and safety regulations, audit techniques, risk analysis & ISO 45001Membership with IOSH or EMEA equivalent, striving towards chartered certificationCore CompetenciesInspirational safety leader with a proactive, can-do attitudeStrong commitment to compliance, professionalism, teamwork, and customer-centricityNatural authority, hands-on mindset, meticulous attention to detailExceptional communicator and collaboratorSelf-driven, pragmatic, able to juggle multiple projects and prioritiesResilient and adaptive in dynamic environmentsQualificationsDegree or diploma specialized in health and safety