Junior HSE Advisor

H&MV Engineering; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

H&MV Engineering seeks a Junior HSE Advisor to support Health, Safety and Environmental requirements on projects in Finland. You will work under senior HSE personnel to ensure compliance with HMV standards and Finnish legislation, while gaining experience in construction and electrical infrastructure environments.

You will engage with site management to promote safe behaviours, assist with inspections, incident reporting, and inductions, and help maintain HSE records and RAMS documentation.

Qualifications

• Essential qualification in Health & Safety (NEBOSH Certificate, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent) or working towards same.
• Strong interest in developing a career in HSE within construction or engineering environments.
• Good understanding of basic risk assessment principles.
• Desirable previous site experience (construction, civils, electrical, or engineering).
• Knowledge of Finnish HSE legislation and site safety requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 principles.

Responsibilities

• HSE Support & Site Engagement: support senior HSE Advisors and site management in implementing HSE procedures and site rules.
• Maintain a visible site presence, engaging with supervisors and operatives to promote safe behaviours.
• Assist with daily site walkdowns and safety observations.
• Site Safety & Compliance: monitor activities to ensure Safe Systems of Work are followed.
• Assist with RAMS, Safe Plans of Action (SPAs), and Permits to Work.
• Raise safety concerns promptly to the Project HSE Advisor or Site Management team.
• Support housekeeping and site set‑up inspections; monitor High‑Risk Activities (HRA) and Extra High‑Risk Activities (E‑HRA).
• Assist in verifying controls, permits, and briefings before works commence; support communication of HRA controls.
• Inspections, Audits & Reporting: assist with weekly site HSE inspections and audit information.
• Support incident, near‑miss, and safety observation reporting and escalation.
• Assist in tracking corrective actions to close‑out.
• Training, Inductions & Engagement: support site inductions and visitor inductions.
• Assist with toolbox talks, safety briefings, and HSE campaigns.
• Encourage SSD (See Something, Say Something, Do Something) reporting.
• Documentation & Systems: maintain accurate HSE records using HMV systems (QAP 10, ACC, MyHub).
• Support document control for RAMS, permits, training records, plant registers, and inspections.
• Assist with updating site HSE noticeboards and registers.

Skills

Risk assessment basics

Site safety awareness

Finnish HSE laws

ISO 45001/ISO 14001

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Job description

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes.

We’re not here to keep up—we’re here to lead.

About the Role:

The Junior HSE Advisor will support the delivery of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements on H&MV projects in Finland. Working under the guidance of senior HSE personnel, the role supports compliance with H&MV HSE standards, applicable Finnish legislation, and client requirements, while developing competence and experience in construction and electrical infrastructure environments

Key Responsibilities:

• HSE Support & Site Engagement Support senior HSE Advisors and site management in the implementation of H&MV HSE procedures and site rules.
• Maintain a visible site presence, engaging with supervisors and operatives to promote safe behaviours.
• Assist with daily site walkdowns and safety observations.
• Site Safety & Compliance Support monitoring of site activities to ensure Safe Systems of Work are followed.
• Assist with review and implementation of RAMS, Safe Plans of Action (SPA’s), and Permits to Work.
• Raise safety concerns promptly to the Project HSE Advisor or Site Management team.
• Support housekeeping and site set‑up inspections. High‑Risk Activity Awareness Support identification and monitoring of High‑Risk Activities (HRA’s) and Extra High‑Risk Activities (E‑HRA’s) under supervision.
• Assist in verifying that controls, permits, and briefings are in place prior to works commencing. Support communication of HRA controls through daily briefings and whiteboards.
• Inspections, Audits & Reporting Assist with weekly site HSE inspections and preparation of audit information.
• Support incident, near‑miss, and safety observation reporting, ensuring timely escalation.
• Assist in tracking corrective actions to close‑out.
• Training, Inductions & Engagement Support delivery of site inductions and visitor inductions.
• Assist with toolbox talks, safety briefings, and HSE campaigns.
• Encourage workforce participation in SSD (See Something, Say Something, Do Something) reporting.
• Documentation & Systems Maintain accurate HSE records under supervision using H&MV systems (QAP 10, ACC, MyHub).
• Support document control for RAMS, permits, training records, plant registers, and inspections.
• Assist with updating site HSE noticeboards and registers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Essential Qualification in Health & Safety (NEBOSH Certificate, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent) or working towards same.
• Strong interest in developing a career in HSE within construction or engineering environments.
• Good understanding of basic risk assessment principles.
• Desirable Previous site experience (construction, civils, electrical, or engineering).
• Knowledge of Finnish HSE legislation and site safety requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 principles.

H&MV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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