Contract Details Location: Madrid, Spain Engagement: Freelance Duration: 12 months Rate: Negotiable, depending on experience Start Date: July Schedule: On-site, Monday to Friday Overview A leading data-center developer is seeking an HSE Manager to join their team for a hyperscale data-center project in Madrid, Spain. This is a long-term freelance opportunity suited to a technically strong, delivery-focused professional who can manage construction protocols in a fast-paced environment. The role requires full on-site presence and a start in July. Key Responsibilities Health & safety leadership — Develop, implement, and enforce HSE policies and procedures across all project phases, ensuring a strong safety culture on-site. Site safety supervision — Monitor daily activities to ensure compliance with Spanish HSE regulations and project-specific safety standards, conducting regular inspections and audits. Incident prevention & investigation — Identify hazards, lead risk assessments, and investigate incidents or near misses, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Environmental compliance — Ensure project activities align with environmental regulations, including waste management, energy efficiency practices, and emissions control. HSE reporting & stakeholder engagement — Track safety performance metrics and provide regular reports to stakeholders, while promoting collaboration between project teams to maintain high safety standards. Requirements HSE background with large-scale project experience — Proven experience in health,



safety, and environmental management within complex construction or hyperscale infrastructure projects. Data center environment experience preferred — Familiarity with HSE requirements specific to mission-critical or data center construction projects is highly desirable. Ability to lead site-wide safety efforts — Skilled in managing cross-functional teams and enforcing HSE standards in fast-paced, high-risk construction environments. Strong knowledge of Spanish and EU HSE regulations — In-depth understanding of European and local health, safety, and environmental legislation applicable to construction and engineering projects. Excellent leadership and stakeholder communication skills — Capable of influencing contractors, engaging stakeholders, and driving a proactive safety culture across all project teams. Availability for on-site project delivery in Spain — Ready for full-time site-based engagement to support project execution and compliance. English Fluent (Spanish is a bonus) Proven experience in HSE management within complex construction or hyperscale infrastructure projects, Familiarity with HSE requirements for mission-critical or data center construction projects, Ability to manage cross-functional teams in high-risk construction environments, In-depth understanding of European and local Spanish HSE legislation, Excellent leadership and stakeholder communication skills, Availability for full-time on-site work in Spain, Fluent English #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Quality Environment Health Safety Manager (Madrid)
🏢 g2 Recruitment
📍 Madrid