The posting
To strengthen our rapidly growing Data Center team, we are looking for a Health & Safety Supervisor (m/f/d)who is passionate about creating and maintaining a world-class safety culture on complex, high-profile mission-critical projects.
In this challenging role, you will be responsible for supporting and monitoring all health, safety and environmental activities on site, ensuring compliance with Swiss regulations, client requirements and Implenia's high HSE standards. You will work closely with project management, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure that safety remains our highest priority throughout every phase of construction. The role reflects key responsibilities commonly found in leading international data center projects, including site inspections, contractor management, risk assessments, training, incident investigations and emergency preparedness.
Your contractual workplace will be our"Connect" office in Opfikon, while your main place of work will be one of our Data Center construction projects in the Zurich region.
Responsibilites ###
What tasks can you expect as a Health & Safety Supervisor (m/f/d)?
- Promote and actively drive a strong health, safety and environmental culture across the Data Center project, ensuring compliance with all site, client and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments, proactively identifying hazards and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor and support subcontractors in meeting HSE standards, including inductions, permits to work, toolbox talks, RAMS/WMS reviews and documentation management.
- Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, perform root cause analyses and contribute to the implementation of effective improvement measures.Deliver HSE training and daily safety briefings, provide expert guidance to project stakeholders and support the continuous improvement of HSE processes and site documentation.
Requirements ###
What qualifications do you bring as a Health & Safety Supervisor (m/f/d)?
- Must hold at least diploma level recognised qualification in Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare at Work, Construction safety management or recognised equivalent diploma
- Several years of EHS experience on large-scale construction projects in pharmaceutical, industrial, infrastructure, or Data Center projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction safety management, risk assessment methodologies, contractor management, and permit-to-work systems working at least at General Contractor level
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage professionally with workforce teams, subcontractors, and management while fostering a strong safety culture
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage
- Relevant EHS certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, SUVA, ISO 45001, or equivalent) are highly desirable
Benefits ###
A multicultural working environment with the opportunity to help shape a future worth living
Modern technologies and a modern workplace at a sustainable company
A company that promotes talent and the professional development of its employees
The security of a financially sound, diversified group with strong roots in Switzerland
Excellent travel insurance for you and those living in the same household
An exciting range of benefits:
- 5 weeks- holiday (6 weeks from the age of 50) and 9 paid bank holiday bridges
- an in-house pension scheme with a very good coverage ratio and 3 contribution tiers
- numerous discounts from well-known providers of products and services
Our team members explain why they enjoy working for us in the following video: https://youtu.be/wtuhlIfjJq8.
What is the application process like at Implenia? ###
At Implenia, you can expect a straightforward and transparent application process:
1. Online application with CV 2. Initial interview by telephone, online or in person 3. Second interview and offer stage
Other things that are importan to us ###
At Implenia, we value and embrace diversity. Our recruitment process is therefore designed to promote diversity, equality and inclusion.
About Implenia ###
As a leading Swiss construction and property services provider, Implenia develops, builds and manages living spaces, working environments and infrastructure for future generations in Switzerland and Germany. Implenia also undertakes tunnelling and related infrastructure projects in other markets. The company brings together the expertise of highly qualified consultancy, development, planning and construction units under one roof to form an integrated, leading multinational construction and property services provider. Headquartered in Opfikon near Zurich, Implenia employs over 8,000 staff (FTEs) across Europe and achieved a turnover of CHF 3.5 billion in 2025. Further information is available at implenia.com.
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