HSE Consultant

Our client, the U.S.’s largest commercial real estate services firm, is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment Consultant to support operations within a data center environment in Ashburn, VA. This contract-to-hire role is ideal for an EHS professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams, building strong client relationships, and driving a culture of safety. The successful candidate will oversee environmental health and safety initiatives across the site while serving as a trusted resource to employees, leadership, and the client. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Oversee environmental health and safety activities for all data center operations from a safety and compliance perspective
• Serve as the primary EHS resource for employees, contractors, and client stakeholders
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and observations to identify risks and opportunities for improvement
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs, procedures, playbooks, and site-specific initiatives
• Evaluate existing safety programs to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and client expectations
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions
• Partner with operations teams to promote a proactive safety culture and support safe work practices
• Deliver EHS guidance and communicate safety requirements clearly to employees and client teams
• Coordinate and facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions as needed
• Support emergency preparedness initiatives, drills, and response planning activities
• Provide or coordinate CPR and First Aid training programs, or demonstrate a willingness to become qualified to lead these trainings
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and communicate updates to leadership and client stakeholders
• Travel occasionally to support training initiatives and business needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to EHS activities and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
• 5–8 years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety, industrial safety, facilities safety, or a related field
• Experience supporting safety programs within industrial, mission-critical, manufacturing, facilities, or data center environments
• Electrical knowledge or hands-on experience working around electrical systems is required
• Strong knowledge of safety principles, regulatory compliance requirements, and risk mitigation practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all organizational levels
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on multiple sources of information
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous data center experience
• Experience delivering CPR, First Aid, or other safety-related training programs
• CPR/First Aid Instructor certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Experience facilitating group training sessions and presentations
• OSHA certifications or other EHS-related credentials