Health and Safety Manager - Data Centre Client - London - Perm

WNTD; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job description

Health and Safety Manager - Data Centre Client - London

Location: London, 5 days per week

Type: Permanent

Industry: Data Centre/Critical Infrastructure

Role: Health and Safety Manager

Reporting to: Quality Director

About the Opportunity

We're currently working with a leading data centre client who is looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Manager to join their team based in Victoria, London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking business operating in the mission-critical infrastructure space.

Our client has built a reputation for delivering best-in-class data centre services and is now seeking a Health & Safety leader who will take ownership of their H&S framework across their UK and international operations, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive, proactive safety culture throughout the business.

The Role

In this pivotal position, you will act as the Responsible Person for all matters relating to Health & Safety within the organisation. You will be tasked with providing strategic leadership, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, and driving continuous improvement across health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing Health & Safety policy development and implementation across the business.
• Monitoring and reviewing compliance with current and emerging Health & Safety legislation.
• Managing risk assessments, incident reporting, and investigations.
• Leading internal audits and ensuring corrective action plans are developed and executed.
• Liaising with HR to promote workplace wellbeing and health initiatives.
• Coaching, training, and mentoring employees at all levels to embed a strong safety culture.
• Managing relationships with regulatory bodies, insurers, and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Our client is seeking a Health & Safety professional who can lead by example and influence safety behaviours across the business. Ideally, you will bring:

Essential

• A formal qualification in Engineering, Health & Safety, or a Scientific discipline.
• Strong experience in a senior Health & Safety role within a fast-paced, high-availability environment.
• Demonstrable experience in leading audits, driving compliance, and fostering cultural change.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, standards, and risk management.
• Experience delivering Health & Safety training, coaching, and development.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative approach.
• Previous experience within data centres, power generation, semiconductor facilities, or similar environments.

Desirable

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered Health & Safety professional status.

Personal Attributes

• A genuine passion for health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Strong influencing, communication, and leadership skills.
• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
• Fluent written and spoken English.