Health & Safety Manager

Sisk; Tårup; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Total Rewards programme

Job summary

Sisk is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to join our Data Centre team in Denmark. The Senior Health & Safety Manager provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment, quality and wellbeing standards are applied on site.

Responsibilities include leading safety on projects, ensuring compliance, delivering training, and driving a safety culture with thorough reporting and risk management. Strong construction safety experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice in construction.
• Proven experience in managing health and safety on large construction projects.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to engage all levels of staff.
• Excellent organisational, reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risks in dynamic project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the health and safety function on assigned projects.
• Provide advice and direction to project managers, engineers and supervisors on safety requirements.
• Ensure safety is embedded in planning, delivery and close-out stages of the project.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Lead the development and review of project safety plans, risk assessments and method statements.
• Carry out regular inspections, audits and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and provide support where required.
• Promote a culture of safety through visible leadership and engagement with project teams.
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and training sessions to staff and subcontractors.
• Encourage open communication on safety issues and ensure lessons learned are shared.
• Prepare and present regular safety reports to project and business unit leadership.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, near misses and corrective actions.
• Support the BU Head of Safety in ensuring consistency of reporting and performance tracking.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Safety management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH membership

Team management

Tools

Digital safety tools

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager to join our Data Centre team in Denmark.The Senior Health & Safety Manager provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment, quality and wellbeing standards are applied consistently on site.

At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work and connect – now and for future generations. As a family‑owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off‑site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, where people are supported to grow, make an impact and be part of positive change.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Lead and manage the health and safety function on assigned projects

• Provide advice and direction to project managers, engineers and supervisors on safety requirements

• Ensure safety is embedded in planning, delivery and close-out stages of the project

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures

• Lead the development and review of project safety plans, risk assessments and method statements

• Carry out regular inspections, audits and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented

• Monitor subcontractor compliance and provide support where required

Culture and Engagement

• Promote a culture of safety through visible leadership and engagement with project teams

• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and training sessions to staff and subcontractors

• Encourage open communication on safety issues and ensure lessons learned are shared

Reporting and Assurance

• Prepare and present regular safety reports to project and business unit leadership

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, near misses and corrective actions

• Support the BU Head of Safety in ensuring consistency of reporting and performance tracking

Experience

Essential

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice in construction

• Proven experience in managing health and safety on large construction projects

• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to engage all levels of staff

• Excellent organisational, reporting and communication skills

• Ability to identify, assess and manage risks in dynamic project environments

Desirable

• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or on complex infrastructure, life sciences or data centre projects

• Familiarity with digital tools for safety reporting and performance tracking

• Knowledge of occupational health and behavioral safety initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety

• Professional membership of IOSH or equivalent body

• Demonstrated experience in managing safety teams or site-based safety professionals

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in health and safety, risk management or related discipline

• Additional training in behavioral safety or leadership coaching

• Experience in environmental and sustainability aspects of project delivery

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Sisk, your rewards package goes far beyond your salary. Our most valued benefits include:

• 26 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports
• Career development opportunities
• And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme

Our People & Recruitment CommitmentAt Sisk, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the opportunity to work with purpose, grow a career without limits and be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited CVs or speculative contact from unapproved agencies are not accepted, and no fees will be payable.

Equity, Inclusion & AccessibilityWe are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates.

Encouraging All Talent to ApplyWe understand that the confidence gap or imposter syndrome can discourage great people from applying. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to express your interest — your skills, experience and potential are what matter.

Compliance & TransparencyAll recruitment materials are designed to meet or exceed legal and regulatory requirements, including the Irish and UK Equality Acts and the EU Pay Transparency Directive, ensuring fairness, transparency and equal access for every applicant.

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