Opportunity
Merlin Edged has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Health and Safety Manager. In this position you will work directly with the Regional Operations Director, in parallel with the Regional Project Director, Data Center Site Managers and Project Managers, being responsible for the fulfillment of H&S policies in all sites. We are looking for someone who identifies, coordinates and drives improvements in inbound safety, quality and productivity, working with the Operations Management teams to continuously improve the functionality and the safety in the Data Centers.
The Regional Health and Safety Manager needs to be agile, professional, and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. The right person is trustworthy with confidential information, highly organized, self‑motivated, has excellent communication skills, can think strategically, and works equally well independently as with a team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach and functionally develop the regional Health & Safety personnel through structured, systematic, and purposeful individual management and collaborative teamwork.
* Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislations across the Iberian Peninsula, both through the Iberian Peninsula standard and by ensuring that regional personnel are suitably qualified and experienced.
* Define, roll‑out and maintain frameworks to support and enhance the Health & Safety strategy within Operations.
* Develop and lead a safety culture within the whole of Operations.
* Develop a positive team culture through achievement of results, teamwork, development, accountability, and professionalism.
* Play an integral role in the Operations Team and provide support and statistics to colleagues to help identify trends and implement improvement plans.
* Lead discussions with Design & Engineering and Construction to ensure that safety plays an integral role in design considerations for new projects.
* Work closely with Legal and Governance to ensure that the safety provisions are fully aligned with the company’s overarching business risk and compliance activities.
* Design, implement and undertake a schedule of audits to measure and report on compliance with safety standards across.
Skills & RequirementsEducation / Experience
* Minimum of 3 years of relevant Health & Safety experience within data center or industrial environments.
* A recognized safety qualification (diploma level or equivalent).
* Experience and accredited to audit ISO 45001 or OSHAS 18000.
* Proven track record of managing Health & Safety functions across multiple projects.
* Demonstrable ability to implement new frameworks, policies, and procedures.
* Proven track record of managing and leading diverse multi‑country teams.
Specific Skills / Abilities
* Able to effectively lead and manage a team.
* Used to operating at all levels of the organization.
* Great at communication and influencing skills.
* Fluent in English.
Great Place to Work
* A fast‑paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
* A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.
* Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.
* Growth and travel opportunities.
* A team of change‑makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.
About MERLIN Edged
MERLIN Properties and Edged Energy joined forces in 2020 to promote, build, equip and operate state‑of‑the‑art, carbon‑neutral data centers in the Iberian Peninsula. Their facilities are located in Barcelona, Madrid, Extremadura, Lisbon and the Basque Country.
MERLIN Edged is creating a general network of carbon‑neutral, waterless infrastructure for data center and microgrid projects. MERLIN Edged is an infrastructure solution that combines rapid deployment with sustainable operation. Its modular components, including waterless cooling and advanced electrical systems, help reduce costs, minimize environmental impact, and enable a new generation of on‑demand infrastructure as a service.
Position Details
* Position: Regional Health and Safety Manager.
* Employment: Full‑time.
* Reports to: Regional Operation Director.
* Location: Madrid, Spain.
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