HSE Advisor - Finland

Vickerstock; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock are partnering with a leading engineering and building services organisation to appoint an HSE Advisor for a major Data Centre project in Finland. You will provide day-to-day HSE advice, maintain a strong site presence, and lead safety inductions and audits as part of a large-scale European construction effort.

Ideal candidates will hold NEBOSH General or Construction certificates, have prior high-risk project experience, and be ready to operate in an international project

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General, NEBOSH Construction or equivalent recognised Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience in construction, engineering, M&E, energy, data centres or other high-risk projects.
• Strong practical understanding of construction HSE and Safe Systems of Work.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and supporting Permit-to-Work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE advice and support to project and site teams.
• Maintain a strong site presence, engaging with supervisors, employees and subcontractors.
• Carry out site inspections, safety walks and compliance audits.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with project requirements and legislation.
• Review RAMS and Safe Systems of Work and other HSE documentation.
• Deliver and support site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and ensure corrective actions are closed.
• Maintain accurate HSE records and project performance data.
• Support environmental compliance across waste, pollution prevention and material management.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Site inspections & audits

Safety leadership

Education

NEBOSH General/Construction qualification

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading engineering and building services organisation on the appointment of an HSE Advisor for a major Data Centre project in Finland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional to join a large-scale European construction project within the rapidly growing data centre sector.

Working closely with project management, site teams and subcontractors, you will provide a visible HSE presence across the project, ensuring high standards are maintained across complex engineering and construction activities.

In your new role:

• Provide day-to-day HSE advice and support to project and site teams
• Maintain a strong site presence, engaging regularly with supervisors, employees and subcontractors
• Carry out site inspections, safety walks and compliance audits
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable legislation
• Review RAMS, Safe Systems of Work and other project HSE documentation
• Monitor higher-risk construction and installation activities, ensuring appropriate controls are implemented
• Deliver and support site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Monitor subcontractor HSE performance and challenge unsafe practices where required
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and ensuring corrective actions are closed out
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports and project performance data
• Support environmental compliance across waste, pollution prevention and material management
• Assist with emergency preparedness and project-specific HSE arrangements
• Work closely with project management, contractors and client representatives to continually improve HSE performance

What you\'ll need to succeed:

• NEBOSH General, NEBOSH Construction or equivalent recognised Health & Safety qualification
• Previous HSE experience within construction, engineering, M\&E, energy, data centres or another high-risk project environment
• Strong practical understanding of construction Health & Safety and Safe Systems of Work
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations
• Experience reviewing RAMS and supporting Permit-to-Work arrangements
• Practical incident investigation and corrective action experience
• Good understanding of contractor and subcontractor HSE management
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, international project environment
• Flexibility to be based in Finland for the project

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don\'t worry if you don\'t):

• Experience working on European construction or engineering projects
• M\&E or Building Services project experience
• Exposure to high-risk activities including lifting operations, working at height, electrical works and commissioning
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to develop or strengthen their European data centre experience, with potential exposure to further international projects as the wider project portfolio develops.

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health & Safety Specialist, today.