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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Health & Safety Lead - Operations - **Company:** Verne Global - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £51,160.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Data Infrastructure - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5810683087 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent senior-level field experience). * Relevant regional safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH General or Diploma, NVQ Level 6, NCRQ, or recognized European equivalents like Työsuojelupäällikkö in the Nordics or Préventeur in France) are highly desirable. * 5+ years of progressive EHS experience, with a proven track record in a managerial or leadership capacity within data centres, critical infrastructure, high-tech manufacturing, or large-scale industrial construction. * Sound technical expertise in high-risk operational hazards, specifically Electrical Safety (Arc Flash/HV), Confined Spaces, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and specialized Fire Suppression Systems. ## Description Join a team defining the future of safe, sustainable, high-performance data infrastructure. As our Operations EHS Manager, you will oversee health and safety programs from early design through full facility operations. Your primary mission is simple: eliminate risk, maintain flawless compliance, and ensure our critical infrastructure runs entirely incident-free. Acting as a true strategic partner, you will bridge global corporate EHS policies with local regulations across the UK and Nordic regions. Policy/Program Development and Risk Management: * Develop and implement local policies and procedures to ensure compliance with global Verne standards. * Conduct hazard analyses, risk assessments, and site inspections to identify potential safety concerns. * Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies specific to operational risks such as high-voltage equipment, battery storage systems, working at heights, and confined space work. Regulatory Compliance: * Ensure strict adherence to all local Icelandic, EU, and international EHS regulations, where applicable. * Oversee the acquisition and maintenance of all essential EHS permits, licenses, and compliance documentation. * Serve as the main point of contact for external regulatory agencies (such as Vinnueftirlitið) during site inspections and official inquiries. Incident Management & Prevention: * End-to-End Incident Management by assisting local management carry out comprehensive investigations for all workplace accidents, near-misses, and safety observations across the business, ensuring timely reporting to leadership and regulatory agencies when . * Conduct thorough Root Cause Analyses and partner with cross-functional departments to develop, implement, and track Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) through to full closure. Training & Safety Culture: * Develop, deliver, and periodically evaluate site H&S induction and safety training programs to meet the evolving needs of our data centres. * Assess the effectiveness of existing safety education protocols, specifically regarding hazardous materials and safe work practices and implement strategic upgrades as . Contractor & Vendor Safety: * Lead the review and approval of contractor safety plans, risk assessments, method statements and permits to work via local teams. * Ensure contractor training and competency requirements are met prior to works commencing. Emergency Preparedness * Ensure successful coordination of fire safety, evacuation drills, and emergency response exercises * Collaborate with facilities and physical security teams. Monitoring, Audits & Reporting * Conduct regularly scheduled safety inspections and internal audits of facilities to proactively identify and rectify non-conformances. * Execute workplace surveys and specialized risk assessments to ensure all sites meet or exceed local occupational health legislation. * Coordinate and support all internal and external EHS audits, safeguarding the integrity of our ISO 45001 management systems. ## Related Videos - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Swapping a Data Warehouse at Runtime: Zero-Downtime Migration Without Changing a Single Client](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100311-swapping-a-data-warehouse-at-runtime-zero-downtime-migration-without-changing-a-single-client) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Azure AI Foundry for Developers: Open Tools, Scalable Agents, Real Impact](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1541-azure-ai-foundry-for-developers-open-tools-scalable-agents-real-impact) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023)