EHS / Safety Manager - Data Centre Construction | 2 Positions
Sydney | October **** Start | Contract to Mid-**** | Daily Rate
NOW Energy is seeking 2 experienced EHS / Safety Managers for long-term contract opportunities supporting a major Sydney data centre construction project. These are senior client-side safety positions suited to experienced construction safety professionals capable of working across complex, high-risk construction environments.
The Opportunity
2 x EHS / Safety Manager positions
Major Sydney data centre project
October **** start
Long-term contract through to approximately
mid-****
Approx.
40 hours per week
Competitive
daily contractor rate
Client-side project position
The Role
Acting as a senior EHS subject matter expert, you will work collaboratively with the project team, General Contractor and subcontractors to drive high standards of safety, risk management and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities will include:
Identifying and managing high-risk construction activities
Working with the General Contractor and subcontractors on forward safety planning
Conducting independent site safety audits and inspections
Reviewing RAMS, safe work plans, lifting plans and contractor methodologies
Monitoring project safety KPIs and compliance
Undertaking risk assessments and recommending appropriate controls
Investigating incidents, accidents and near misses
Monitoring corrective and preventative actions
Assessing contractor competency and safety performance
Supporting site meetings, daily activity briefings and management reviews
Developing EHS reporting and communication structures
Driving continuous improvement and positive safety behaviours




Liaising with client representatives on safety, governance and risk
The position operates as a
client-side advisory and assurance role
, working collaboratively with the main contractor while maintaining independent oversight of project safety performance.
About You
We are looking for experienced construction safety professionals with a proven ability to operate in major and technically complex project environments. Ideally, you will have:
Significant EHS / WHS experience within major construction
Data centre or mission-critical construction experience highly regarded
Experience on major electrical, mechanical, industrial or infrastructure projects also relevant
Strong contractor and subcontractor management experience
Experience auditing complex construction activities
Strong knowledge of construction risk management and high-risk activities
Incident investigation and corrective-action experience
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to work independently and influence project teams
Strong leadership and coaching capability
You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment and capable of engaging effectively with everyone from site personnel and subcontractors through to senior client and contractor management.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is a rare prospect to secure a long‐term Sydney contract through to approximately mid‐**** on a significant data centre development. The combination of long‐term project continuity, competitive daily contractor rates and major data centre exposure should make these positions particularly attractive to experienced construction safety professionals.
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📌 Ehs / Safety Manager - Data Centre Construction | 2 Positions (New South Wales)
🏢 Now Energy
📍 New South Wales