- Location
- Paris · France
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Manager
Description
Always wanted to challenge the obvious and make great things happen? At Goodman, we create space for your greatness.
Goodman Continental Europe develops, owns and manages data centres and high-quality logistics properties across Europe. To strengthen our Environmental, Health, Safety and Security team, we are looking for an experienced EHSS Manager based in Paris, primarily supporting our Data Centre development portfolio.
This is an individual-contributor role for someone who can work independently in a complex project environment, exercise sound professional judgement and influence outcomes through technical credibility, constructive challenge and effective stakeholder relationships. The role is project-based with a strong on-site presence across our Paris Data Centre developments.
As part of our Continental Europe EHSS team, you will work closely with our Data Centre Development teams, providing practical EHSS advice, challenge and assurance throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project leadership, delivery teams, customers, consultants and appointed contractors, you will help integrate EHSS into key decisions from design and procurement through construction, commissioning, energisation and handover.
More concretely, this means you will get the opportunity to:
- EHSS Engagement & Project Influenc:
- Partner with development project teams to integrate EHSS throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide practical EHSS advice, challenge and support to project decision-making.
- Build strong relationships with development project teams, customers, consultants and suppliers.
- Promote a positive EHSS culture focused on ownership, learning and continual improvement.
- Project Delivery & Risk Management:
- Identify and influence the management of EHSS risks from design through construction, commissioning and handover.
- Provide EHSS guidance on critical construction and commissioning risks.
- Support projects’ compliance with applicable regulatory, Goodman and customer EHSS requirements.
- Bring practical, risk-based judgement to changing and complex project conditions.
- Contractor Performance:
- Maintain a strong site presence, engaging regularly with project and GC teams.
- Verify GC compliance with applicable Goodman, legal and customer EHSS requirements.
- Challenge the GC to continuously improve EHSS performance beyond minimum compliance.
- Conduct risk-based assurance and follow material findings through to effective closure.
- Incident Management & Learning:
- Monitor EHSS performance, trends, incidents and environmental impacts across assigned projects.
- Drive improvement in construction related pollution prevention, management, and environmental controls.
- Support incident investigations, corrective actions and effective organisational learning.
- Share insights and lessons to improve project and CE EHSS performance.
Do you recognize yourself?
- You have solid EHS experience within construction or complex project environments.
- Good knowledge of high-risk construction activities and critical controls.
- Practical understanding of construction delivery and site operations.
- Confidence to constructively challenge contractors and improve EHSS performance.
- Practical experience managing construction-related environmental risk and compliance.
- Clear, credible communication with project teams, contractors and senior stakeholders.
- Curious, pragmatic and willing to learn in complex environments.
- Comfortable working independently and within an integrated project team.
- Professional proficiency in French and English.
- Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent practical experience.
- Data centre or mission-critical experience is advantageous, but not essential.
Who will you be working with?
You will join a growing Continental Europe EHSS team consisting of the EHSS Lead and regional EHSS Managers supporting data centres, logistics and industrial operations across Europe. The team works closely with Development, Construction, Asset Management and Property Services stakeholders and is focused on building a mature, scalable and high-performing EHSS function. We value ownership, practical solutions, collaboration and continuous improvement.
How will we reward you?
At Goodman, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive total reward package and a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive fixed compensation
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- Eligibility to participate in Goodman’s share scheme (if applicable)
- Electric company car with a European charging card, or car allowance
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements (one day of working from home per week)
- A collaborative culture supported by team events and social activities
- An ergonomic workplace in our state-of- the-art offices
- Additional country-specific benefits
Not sure if you fit the profile? Let’s find out together!
About Goodman
But first, let us introduce ourselves a little more:
Goodman Group develops, owns and manages the infrastructure that keeps goods moving and data flowing. We build and operate logistics facilities and data centres in strategic locations across the world. Together with leading institutional investors, we invest in and manage these assets to support long-term growth and the digital economy
Goodman operates in key consumer markets in 15 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. We are the largest property group listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and invest significantly alongside our capital partners in our investment Partnerships. Our Continental European headquarter is based in Belgium and we are active in 7 European countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan and Paris.
Our culture is based on collaboration, ownership and a mindset of seizing the opportunity. We take ownership of our decisions, work together to achieve shared success, an create an environment where everyone is empowered to learn, grow and have impact.
Building for the future
Building and operating essential infrastructure comes with a real environmental impact. At Goodman, we don't shy away from that. We see it as a responsibility we owe to the generations who'll come after us, and as an opportunity to keep doing better, project after project. In practice, that means taking a long-term view of how what we build holds up over time, and building teams where different perspectives are genuinely valued. Because words only carry us so far, what counts is what actually gets achieved. It's an ongoing effort, made of small decisions as much as big ones, and one where the right people can push what's possible even further.