EHS Consultant (Lead) | Data Centre Development | 12months+

Sydney (Western Sydney / Eastern Creek)

Project: Hyperscale Data Centre Development

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced EHS Consultant (Lead) to support a major hyperscale data centre development in Western Sydney. Working on behalf of the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team, you will act as the client's EHS representative, providing assurance, governance, and oversight across the project delivery supply chain.

This role is focused on driving EHS excellence throughout the contractor network, ensuring robust compliance, capability development, and alignment with project and client standards. You will work closely with principal contractors, subcontractors, project management teams, and end clients to embed a proactive safety culture and achieve industry-leading EHS performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as the PMC's lead EHS representative across the project.
- Provide EHS assurance and governance throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Drive EHS capability development and performance improvements across contractors and subcontractors.
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and assurance reviews to verify compliance with regulatory and project requirements.
- Monitor contractor EHS management systems, processes, and performance metrics.
- Lead incident reviews, investigations, and corrective action tracking where required.
- Support the implementation of project EHS initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
- Facilitate and participate in EHS meetings, workshops, and leadership engagements.
- Prepare and deliver weekly EHS reports and performance updates for the end client.
- Review project documentation including risk assessments,



SWMS, construction methodologies, and permit systems.
- Provide guidance to project leadership teams on EHS risks, trends, and emerging issues.
- Promote a positive safety culture through visible leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline.
- Minimum 8+ years of EHS experience within major construction, infrastructure, mission-critical, or industrial projects.
- Previous experience within data centres, hyperscale, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale construction environments is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and industry best practices.
- Experience working within a PMC, client-side, principal contractor, or assurance/governance function.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive EHS performance across complex contractor supply chains.
- Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Auditor qualifications and experience conducting EHS audits would be advantageous.

What's on offer

- Opportunity to work on a flagship hyperscale data centre development.
- High-profile client and project environment.
- Collaborative PMC team culture.
- Immediate start available.
- 6-12 month contract with potential extension.

Interested? If you have a robust background in construction EHS management and are passionate about driving safety excellence across complex project environments, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 EHS Consultant (Lead) (Sydney)
🏢 SP Data Centres
📍 Sydney