Health & Safety Advisor - Finland

Crown; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17 days on / 4 days off rotation

Return flights

Accommodation provided

Permanent employment with Crown

International project experience

Job summary

Crown is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join our European team on a major mission-critical construction project in Vaasa, Finland. You will promote a strong safety culture, perform site inspections, RAMS, toolbox talks and provide practical guidance to project teams on a large-scale roofing, cladding and façade package, with a 17 days on / 4 days off rotation.

Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within construction; NEBOSH GC or Construction Certificate;

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety Advisor role within the construction industry.
• A relevant Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent (NEBOSH Diploma desirable).
• Experience in roofing, cladding, façades or large-scale construction projects is advantageous.
• Full driving licence and right to work in the EU/UK.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across the project.
• Ensure compliance with Finnish legislation, client requirements and Crown's Health & Safety Management System.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety observations (RAMS reviews).
• Identify risks and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Provide practical health and safety advice to project teams.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and reporting.

Skills

HSE Experience

Construction

NEBOSH

RAMS

Audits

Reporting

Education

NEBOSH GC

NEBOSH Construction

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location:

Vaasa, Finland

Working Arrangement:

Rotation-based | 17 days on / 4 days off

About The Role

Crown is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join our European team on a major mission-critical construction project in Vaasa, Finland.

You will support the delivery of roofing, cladding and façade packages, working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors and clients to ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international business and gain valuable experience working on a high-profile, technically challenging project.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across the project
• Ensure compliance with Finnish legislation, client requirements and Crown's Health & Safety Management System
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety observations
• Identify risks and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Provide practical health and safety advice and guidance to project teams
• Monitor subcontractor health and safety performance and compliance
• Support the investigation of incidents, accidents and near misses
• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation, records and reporting
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders on health and safety matters
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who is confident working on large-scale construction projects and can provide practical, proactive support across a busy site environment.

You will ideally have:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety Advisor role within the construction industry
• A relevant Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent. NEBOSH Diploma is desirable
• Experience within roofing, cladding, façades, building envelope or large-scale construction projects is desirable
• Data centre or mission-critical project experience is advantageous
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practiceExperience carrying out site inspections, audits, RAMS reviews, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full driving licence
• A valid Irish or EU passport and the right to work in the EU
• Willingness and availability to work on a 17 days on / 4 days off rotation
• Flexibility to travel and work on project sites as required

Benefits

What Crown Offers

• 17 days on / 4 days off rotational working pattern
• Return flights provided
• Accommodation provided
• Permanent employment with Crown
• Opportunity to work on a major mission-critical construction project
• International project experience within a growing European business
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive working environment with a strong focus on safety and employee wellbeing

About Crown

Crown is a leading specialist contractor delivering roofing, cladding and façade solutions across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Our teams work across major mission-critical, data centre, pharmaceutical, commercial and industrial projects, delivering complex building envelope packages to the highest standards.

If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for an opportunity to work on a major international project in Finland, we would love to hear from you.

Crown is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.