Winthrop Technologies

Turnkey data centre construction contractor

EHS Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHelsinki, FinlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline is required.
At least 5 years of experience managing EHS on large-scale construction projects is required; data centre experience is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of current Irish and European Union health and safety legislation is required.
Proven ability to manage all EHS aspects of a complex construction site is required.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems is required.
Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across teams and subcontractors is required.
A flexible approach to working patterns and changing project priorities is required.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance is required.

Responsibilities

Oversee project compliance with the Winthrop Safety Management System.
Develop and maintain Construction Stage Health & Safety Plans.
Prepare and analyse health and safety performance reports and metrics for management review.
Keep senior management informed of ongoing health and safety initiatives, performance, and progress.
Ensure compliance with relevant environmental, health, and safety statutory provisions and legislation.
Implement and maintain Winthrop Technologies PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
Oversee and support the development of method statements, risk assessments, Safe Plans of Action, and permit-to-work systems.
Monitor compliance with the Project Execution Plan and associated safety standards.
Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across the project and wider business.
Manage Control of Substances Hazardous to Health assessments and ensure control measures are implemented effectively.
Ensure safety observations, interventions, and corrective actions are recorded and closed out.
Conduct regular site inspections and audits, document findings, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Maintain accurate records of statutory inspections and documentation.
Proactively identify and mitigate project EHS risks.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with Winthrop’s and the project’s EHS policies and procedures.
Coordinate and manage EHS induction and training programmes for all site personnel.
Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment resources are available and maintained.
Lead or assist in incident and accident investigations, ensuring timely reporting and communication to the project management team.

Desired Qualifications

Data centre experience is highly desirable.

EHS Manager

Winthrop Technologies · Helsinki, Finland · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-08

Workplace: on_site

Department: Finland

Description

Winthrop Technologies is a dedicated data centre delivery partner providing turnkey solutions to our clients, headquartered in Dublin and delivering throughout Europe.

Winthrop specialises in providing turnkey data centre solutions, providing services from design, through to construction across the full range of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical services as well as commissioning.

Winthrop has grown to become the leading and most trusted company in our sector and is the only dedicated Data Centre delivery partner in Europe.

We are currently constructing multiple turnkey data centre projects in 7 different European countries, equating to over 430 MW of IT load in flight.

We are now pleased to announce that we are currently seeking an experienced EHS Manager to join our team on a major Data Centre project. Reporting to the EHS Lead, this role will play a key part in ensuring that all works are delivered in compliance with Winthrop’s Safety Management System and in accordance with statutory legislation and best practice standards.

Requirements

Oversee project compliance with the Winthrop Safety Management System.
Develop and maintain Construction Stage Health & Safety Plans.
Prepare and analyse H&S performance reports and metrics for management review.
Keep senior management informed of ongoing H&S initiatives, performance, and progress.
Ensure compliance with all relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions and legislation.
Implement and maintain Winthrop Technologies PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
Oversee and support the development of method statements, risk assessments, Safe Plans of Action (SPA), and permit-to-work systems.
Monitor compliance with the Project Execution Plan and associated safety standards.
Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across the project and wider business.
Manage C.O.S.H.H. assessments and ensure control measures are implemented effectively.
Ensure that safety observations, interventions, and corrective actions are recorded and closed out.
Conduct regular site inspections and audits, documenting findings and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
Maintain accurate records of statutory inspections and documentation.
Proactively identify and mitigate project EHS risks.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with Winthrop’s and the project’s EHS policies and procedures.
Coordinate and manage EHS induction and training programmes for all site personnel.
Ensure appropriate PPE resources are available and maintained.
Lead or assist in incident and accident investigations, ensuring timely reporting and communication to the project management team.

Skills / Qualifications:

Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing EHS on large-scale construction projects (Data Centre experience highly desirable).
Strong knowledge of current Irish and EU Health & Safety legislation.
Proven ability to manage all EHS aspects of a complex construction site.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
Strong proficiency in MS Office and EHS reporting systems.
Ability to work on own initiative while fostering collaboration across teams and subcontractors.
Flexible approach to working patterns and changing project priorities.
Committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a Market Leader in the Data centre Industry
Supportive career development
Competitive salary package
Collaborative team environment
Pipeline of project growth

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer

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About the Company

Winthrop Technologies

Turnkey data centre construction contractor

Winthrop Technologies is a European turnkey data centre construction partner that acts as a general contractor, delivering end-to-end projects from design to commissioning for hyperscale and colocation clients. It uses BIM and off-site fabrication to speed up delivery and improve quality, reducing on-site contractor complexity by handling civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning services. The company stands out through its engineer-led approach and early adoption of modular/off-site construction across eight European countries, focusing on rapid delivery of mission-critical facilities. Its goal is to grow a scalable European data centre delivery platform to meet rising AI and cloud demand while maintaining continuity through leadership and strong client relationships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1995

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