EHS Manager

Matchtech Group; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced EHS Manager for mission-critical data centre builds in Helsinki, Espoo and Kirkkonummi. You will lead safety programs, ensure compliance with EU legislation, and drive zero-incident culture across multiple sites.

Reporting to the EHS Lead, you will develop H&S plans, manage COSHH, conduct audits, train site personnel, and monitor subcontractor safety performance to deliver safe, sustainable project execution.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS management on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience with data centre or mission-critical facilities is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of EU health & safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with Safety Management System across Espoo and Kirkkonummi campuses.
• Develop Construction Stage Health & Safety Plans and risk assessments.
• Conduct site inspections and manage COSHH assessments.
• Monitor subcontractor EHS performance and PPE management.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure timely reporting.
• Coordinate EHS inductions and training programs.

Skills

EHS management

Safety compliance

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety

Job description

EHS Manager - Mission-Critical Data Centre Projects

Location: Helsinki, Espoo & Kirkkonummi, Uusimaa, Finland

Position Type: On-Site, Full-Time

About Our Client

Our client is Europe's premier, dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering comprehensive turnkey solutions ranging from initial design right through to construction, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical services, and final commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin and operating across Europe, they have grown to become the most trusted market leader in their sector.

Currently constructing multiple turnkey data centre projects across seven different European countries-equating to over 430 MW of IT load in flight-our client is scaling up operations to drive landmark mission-critical developments across Helsinki, Espoo, and Kirkkonummi. These major hyperscale campuses involve complex civil and structural engineering, extensive mechanical and electrical installations, and rigorous high-availability testing.

We are looking for an experienced, proactive EHS Manager to join our client's team on these major Finnish data centre builds, reporting directly to the EHS Lead.

The Role

As the EHS Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all construction and commissioning works across the Espoo and Kirkkonummi campuses are executed safely, sustainably, and in strict compliance with statutory legislation and best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Management Systems: Oversee project compliance with the client's Safety Management System and implement project-specific Environmental, Health & Safety plans.
• Planning & Documentation: Develop and maintain Construction Stage Health & Safety Plans, ensuring robust method statements, risk assessments, Safe Plans of Action (SPA), and permit-to-work systems are actively supported.
• Site Audits & Inspections: Conduct regular site inspections and audits across all workfronts, documenting findings, managing C.O.S.H.H. assessments, and ensuring all corrective actions and safety observations are closed out.
• Subcontractor Compliance: Monitor subcontractor alignment with project EHS policies, ensuring rigorous safety standards and proper PPE resource management on site.
• Incident Management: Lead or assist in incident and accident investigations, guaranteeing timely reporting, statutory compliance, and transparent communication with the project management team.
• Training & Culture: Coordinate and manage comprehensive EHS inductions and training programmes for all site personnel, championing a proactive zero-harm safety culture.
• Performance Reporting: Prepare and analyse H&S performance metrics, keeping senior management fully informed of ongoing initiatives, compliance rates, and site progress.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing EHS on large-scale construction projects, with data centre or mission-critical experience highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of current EU and relevant statutory Health & Safety legislation.
• Proven capability in managing all environmental, health, and safety aspects of a complex, fast-paced construction site.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative while fostering cross-team collaboration.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and digital EHS reporting systems.
• Flexibility toward working patterns and changing project priorities.

Why Join?

• Shape Europe's Digital Backbone: Drive industry-leading safety standards on landmark hyperscale data centre campuses across Helsinki, Espoo, and Kirkkonummi.
• Market-Leader Environment: Collaborate with top-tier professionals within Europe's only dedicated data centre delivery specialist.
• Career Development: Benefit from continuous professional growth alongside a robust pipeline of international project expansion.
• Competitive Package: Receive a lucrative salary package reflective of your expertise.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.