EU Safety & SHEQ Advisor (Construction)

Ardmac; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous annual leave

professional development opportunities

inclusive working culture built on SAF

Job summary

Ardmac is seeking Safety Advisors to support construction projects across the EU, including Finland. You will promote Safety First culture, ensure ISO standards compliance, review documentation, conduct site inspections and foster a strong safety, quality and environmental mindset across all project activities.

The role requires a DIP OHS or equivalent, fluency in English, and German for Frankfurt area works.

Qualifications

• DIP OHS or equivalent SHEQ / safety qualification.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety best practice.
• Understanding of quality and environmental management principles.
• Experience with ISO management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to influence, support and challenge site teams to continually improve SHEQ performance.
• German language skills are required for our current works in the Frankfurt area.

Responsibilities

• Promote Ardmac’s Safety First culture and ensure all SHEQ standards are understood and implemented across sites.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of construction phase plans, H&S files and project-specific quality plans.
• Ensure subcontractors are pre-qualified and verified before commencing work.
• Review safety, environmental and quality documentation for adequacy and compliance.
• Coordinate and participate in project pre-start / pre-commencement meetings.
• Conduct regular site SHEQ audits and prepare weekly reports.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory representatives and internal stakeholders as required.
• Support statutory, ISO and Ardmac management system compliance across all live projects.
• Provide coaching and guidance to project teams to reinforce best practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

ISO management systems

Organisational & communication

MS Office proficiency

German language skills

Education

DIP OHS or equivalent SHEQ / safety qualification

Job description

Ardmac is seeking Safety Advisors to support construction projects across the EU, including Finland. You will promote Safety First culture, ensure ISO standards compliance, review documentation, conduct site inspections and foster a strong safety, quality and environmental mindset across all project activities.

The role requires a DIP OHS or equivalent, fluency in English, and German for Frankfurt area works.