EHS Lead - Data Center Construction Safety

Mercury GmbH; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Engineering is seeking a dedicated Environmental, Health & Safety professional for on-site leadership in Helsinki. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with Finnish EH&S legislation, coordinating safety plans, and onboarding employees and subcontractors per Finnish requirements.

You will manage on-site EH&S issues, lead toolbox talks, perform audits, and liaise with municipal authorities to maintain a safe, compliant project environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety as per Finnish legislation.
• Experience working in Data Centre Construction.
• 3+ years’ experience of managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
• Thorough knowledge of current Finnish environmental, health and safety legislation.
• Experience in communicating with the Municipality regarding Finnish legislation.
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Good team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to the project & Mercury Engineering Safety Management system.
• Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation.
• Adherence to Mercury Engineering & Client Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
• Assist with the onboarding of Mercury employees & Subcontractors as per Finnish Legislation – ensuring all relevant documentation is in place
• Act as point of contact on site for coordination with local Municipality
• Coordination in the development of task specific Method statements, Risk assessments, Safe plan of action, Permit to work.
• Compliance with the project execution plan.
• Coordination of project safety indicators.
• Good Safety Practices are managed & maintained.
• Ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments, control of hazardous substances.
• Ensuring that safety interventions are completed & registered.
• Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective actions.
• Maintain records of statutory inspections are available for project activities, tool and plant.
• Adopt a Proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
• Ability to work either independently or as part of a team.
• Provide Safety input to site management & at site EHS forums.
• Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
• Ensure that Mercury Engineering induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained.
• Project PPE is resourced & available.
• Compile & carry out Toolbox talks, as necessary
• Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to Mercury Engineering project management.
• Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained.
• Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.
• Up to date documentation is included with the Safety File.
• Any other duties associated with this role.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

EH&S site management

Education

EH&S qualification (Finnish regulation)

Job description

Mercury Engineering is seeking a dedicated Environmental, Health & Safety professional for on-site leadership in Helsinki. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with Finnish EH&S legislation, coordinating safety plans, and onboarding employees and subcontractors per Finnish requirements.

You will manage on-site EH&S issues, lead toolbox talks, perform audits, and liaise with municipal authorities to maintain a safe, compliant project environment.