Own and lead safety strategy across all Volta projects, ensuring compliance and building a safety culture in a fast-paced environment.
Posted by employer 2 weeks ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- No formal education required
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Safety Manager at Volta, the individual will oversee safety protocols across all projects, ensuring compliance and consistency in safety standards. This position requires expertise in safety management within data center or mission-critical construction, along with a recognized safety qualification. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in managing contractor safety across multiple projects and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively. Volta's safety function is in its formative stages, offering a unique opportunity to shape its direction.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Volta's careers page October 29, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the VP of Safety role remote?
- It's hybrid — Volta expects some on-site time in Europe.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this VP of Safety role.
- Where is the role based?
- Volta is hiring for this position in Europe.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Volta targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this VP of Safety role at Volta.
From the original posting
About The Role
Safety at Volta is a function with real authority. As Senior Director, Safety , you will own safety across every Volta project – setting the standards, building the programs and providing the assurance that lets a fast-moving delivery organization build without compromise.
You will lead the safety leads embedded in each project team through a functional line, keeping standards, training and reporting consistent across sites and countries while projects move at pace. The function is being built now, and you will shape it.
What You Will Be Doing
Own Volta's safety strategy, standards and management system across all projects
Provide functional leadership to the safety leads embedded in each project team
Set contractor safety requirements, from prequalification through site execution
Run audit and assurance programs across active sites
Lead incident investigation and make sure learning changes how the fleet builds
Build leading-indicator reporting that gives early sight of risk
Ensure compliance with safety regulation across multiple European jurisdictions
Drive safety in design through early project reviews
What You Bring
Safety leadership on data center or mission-critical construction programs is essential
A recognized safety qualification such as the NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent
Experience running safety across multiple concurrent projects or countries
A strong record managing contractor safety on major construction sites
The credibility to influence project leaders and executives alike
A practical, culture-building approach backed by data
Willingness to travel regularly across European sites
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Competitive salary based on the work you do here, not your previous salary
Retirement/pension contributions
Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Generous number of vacation days each year
Additional Information
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