EHS Advisor | Finland

Evergreen Talent Group; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Expatriate package

Rotation and accommodation

Career progression

Professional training

Job summary

Evergreen Talent Group is seeking an experienced EHS Advisor to support a major Hyperscale Data Centre project in Finland. You will work with the EHS Manager and project teams to implement safety management systems, lead RAMS reviews and incident investigations, and promote a proactive safety culture on site.

You’ll engage with subcontractors, construction managers and client EHS teams, ensuring compliance with Finnish legislation and company procedures while facilitating training and safety

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• Recognised H&S qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• 3+ years’ experience as EHS Advisor, Safety Officer or similar.
• Experience with Tier 1/Main Contractors in construction environments.
• Strong written and spoken English; Finnish language skills advantageous.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain EHS management systems on site and ensure compliance with Finnish regulations.
• Provide practical safety guidance to project teams, subcontractors and management.
• Lead RAMS reviews, incident investigations and safety reporting.
• Support training, toolbox talks and safety campaigns across the project.
• Coordinate with EHS Manager and project leaders to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH/IOSH qualification

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360

Procore

HammerTech

Job description

EHS Advisor | Finland (Hyperscale Data Centre - Tier 1 Contractor)

• Join a leading Tier 1 Contractor delivering a major Hyperscale Data Centre development in Finland.
• Take a key site-based role as EHS Advisor, supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health and Safety standards across one of Finland's largest and most technically complex Mission-Critical construction projects.
• Work alongside the EHS Manager, Project Director, Construction Managers, MEP Managers, Package Managers, Site Supervisors, subcontractors, specialist vendors and client representatives to maintain a proactive safety culture and ensure full compliance with project, company and Finnish statutory requirements.
• Support an established international project team delivering a major Hyperscale Data Centre, with a long-term pipeline of Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing projects across Finland and mainland Europe.
• Excellent opportunity to progress into Senior EHS Advisor, EHS Lead, EHS Manager, Regional EHS Manager or Project EHS Manager positions.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus and comprehensive expatriate package.
• Rotation, accommodation, flights, transport and living allowance where applicable.
• Opportunity to work on a major Hyperscale Data Centre project in Finland.
• Long-term career progression with a leading Tier 1 International Contractor.
• Exposure to complex Data Centre, Mission-Critical, CSA, M&E, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Structured leadership development, mentoring and ongoing professional training.
• Collaborative working environment with an experienced international EHS and project-delivery team.
• Strong pipeline of future projects across Finland and mainland Europe.

About the Opportunity

A leading Tier 1 Contractor is seeking an experienced EHS Advisor to join its growing project team in Finland, initially supporting the delivery of a major Hyperscale Data Centre development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS Advisor, Health and Safety Advisor, Safety Officer, HSE Advisor, SHEQ Advisor or Environmental Health and Safety professional to support the safe delivery of a technically complex construction project.

Working closely with the EHS Manager, Project Director, Construction Managers, MEP Managers, Package Managers, Supervisors, subcontractors and Client EHS Teams, the successful EHS Advisor will provide practical Health and Safety support across daily site operations.

The role will involve site inspections, RAMS reviews, incident investigations, safety reporting, subcontractor compliance, training coordination and the promotion of positive safety behaviours throughout the project.

The Role - EHS Advisor

As EHS Advisor, you will support the implementation of the project Environmental, Health and Safety Management System while providing day-to-day guidance to construction teams, engineering teams and subcontractors.

The successful EHS Advisor will monitor site activities, identify unsafe conditions, review work methods and support the implementation of effective risk-control measures.

You will work across Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Logistics, Lifting, Commissioning and Energisation activities while ensuring all operations comply with Finnish legislation, company procedures and client requirements.

The EHS Advisor will also support incident investigations, project audits, safety campaigns, performance reporting and the closeout of corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities of the EHS Advisor

EHS Management & Site Compliance

• Support the implementation of company EHS policies, project safety plans and client Health and Safety requirements.
• Monitor compliance with Finnish Occupational Safety legislation, construction regulations and approved project procedures.
• Provide practical safety advice to Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through regular engagement with site teams and the wider project workforce.
• Escalate serious hazards, unsafe behaviours and repeated compliance issues to project management.

Site Inspections & Safety Observations

• Complete regular site inspections across active CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, Logistics and Commissioning work areas.
• Identify unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviours and opportunities for safety improvement.
• Record inspection findings and agree corrective actions with the responsible project teams.
• Monitor the closeout of safety observations, non-conformances, audit findings and client actions.
• Support behavioural safety programmes, positive interventions and workforce‑engagement initiatives.

RAMS, Permits & High-Risk Activities

• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements before construction activities commence.
• Ensure RAMS are project-specific, technically appropriate and clearly communicated to the workforce.
• Support permit‑to‑work processes covering hot works, confined spaces, excavations, lifting operations, energisation and other controlled activities.
• Monitor compliance across work at height, temporary works, heavy equipment movements and electrical activities.
• Verify that suitable control measures, exclusion zones, emergency arrangements and supervision are maintained.

Incident & Near-Miss Management

• Support the reporting and investigation of accidents, incidents, environmental events and near misses.
• Gather evidence, interview relevant personnel and assist with root‑cause analysis.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with operational and subcontractor teams.
• Monitor action closeout and communicate lessons learned across the project.
• Assist with statutory reporting and client notifications where required.

Subcontractor EHS Management

• Support subcontractor onboarding, pre‑start reviews and EHS compliance assessments.
• Review subcontractor safety plans, RAMS, training records and competency documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor performance through inspections, audits, meetings and formal reviews.
• Challenge unsafe practices and support subcontractors in implementing effective corrective measures.
• Participate in subcontractor coordination meetings and EHS performance reviews.

Training, Inductions & Safety Communication

• Support site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness campaigns.
• Identify training requirements and assist with the coordination of relevant safety courses.
• Deliver project‑specific presentations and briefings covering construction and operational risks.
• Promote learning from incidents, audits, inspections and industry safety alerts.
• Support safety stand‑downs, wellbeing initiatives and workforce-consultation events.

Audits, Reporting & Corrective Actions

• Participate in internal, client, corporate and regulatory EHS audits.
• Prepare weekly and monthly safety reports, statistics and management information.
• Track inspections, observations, incidents, training, audits and corrective actions.
• Support the preparation of client presentations and project EHS performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with project document‑control requirements.

Electrical Safety, Commissioning & Energisation

• Support the implementation of electrical safety rules during testing, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Monitor compliance with lockout/tagout, isolation, permit‑to‑work and controlled‑access procedures.
• Work closely with Authorised Persons, Commissioning Managers and Electrical Package Teams.
• Support phased project handovers and the transition from construction into commissioning.
• Participate in reviews of energisation plans, switching activities and high‑risk commissioning works.

Environmental Management

• Support environmental compliance across waste management, fuel storage, spill prevention, noise, dust and resource use.
• Conduct environmental inspections and monitor the implementation of project controls.
• Assist with the investigation of environmental incidents and complaints.
• Monitor waste segregation, storage, transfer documentation and housekeeping standards.
• Support sustainability and environmental‑improvement initiatives across the project.

Emergency Preparedness

• Support the development and implementation of project emergency-response procedures.
• Participate in emergency drills, evacuation exercises and incident simulations.
• Ensure emergency equipment, access routes and assembly areas are maintained.
• Coordinate with project teams regarding fire safety, first aid, rescue and spill‑response arrangements.
• Record lessons learned and monitor improvement actions following emergency exercises.

Necessary Requirements of the EHS Advisor:

• Degree, diploma or recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Safety or a related discipline.
• Recognised Health and Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH, IOSH or an equivalent European or international certification.
• 3+ years' experience working as an EHS Advisor, Health and Safety Advisor, Safety Officer, HSE Advisor, SHEQ Advisor or similar professional.
• Experience within a Tier 1 Contractor, Main Contractor, M&E Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Mechanical Contractor or Civil Engineering Contractor environment.
• Previous exposure to Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing or Mission-Critical projects would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of construction Health and Safety requirements and high-risk work activities.
• Practical experience reviewing RAMS, permits, lifting plans and construction safety documentation.
• Experience completing inspections, audits, incident investigations and corrective‑action tracking.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with workers, supervisors, subcontractors and senior management.
• Confident challenging unsafe practices and stopping work where an immediate danger exists.
• Strong report‑writing, administration and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Procore, HammerTech or similar digital EHS systems would be advantageous.
• English fluency is essential. Finnish language skills would be advantageous but are not essential for an international project team.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Finland or be eligible to obtain the appropriate Finnish residence and work permit.