Safety Advisor – Finland – Mechanical & Electrical Projects

Dbsearch; Finland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights & Accommodation

3 weeks on 1 week off roster

Lead role

Available now

Job summary

Dbsearch is seeking a Safety Advisor for a major Data Centre project in Finland. You will provide day-to-day HSE guidance across project and site teams, performing site inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations to maintain high safety standards on complex engineering works.

This role requires a Diploma or Degree in Health & Safety and proven experience in construction/M&E environments. A strong site presence, effective communication and an ability to work in an international

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Health & Safety

Site Inspections

Audits

Incident Investigation

Communication

Influencing

ISO 45001/ISO 14001

M&E project experience

Education

HSE qualification

Job description

Safety Advisor – Finland – Mechanical & Electrical Projects

HSE Advisor – Data Centre – Mechanical & Electrical

Finland

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:

• Diploma or Degree 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
• 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
• Living close to a major airport would be beneficial

Benefits & Next Steps

• 3 weeks on 1 week off roster
• Lead role
• Flights & Accommodation
• Available now

Sponsorship not available must have full working rights for Europe.