Safety Advisors - Europe

Ardmac; Helsingin seutukunta; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave and benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Ardmac is seeking Safety Advisors to support construction projects across the EU, including Finland. The role focuses on promoting Safety First culture, ensuring compliance, and providing on-site support to delivery teams.

Ideal candidates will have a SHEQ qualification, ISO experience, and strong English communication. Ardmac offers competitive salary and a range of benefits within a dynamic, safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in OHS/SHEQ.
• Experience with ISO 45001, 9001, 14001 is preferred.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Promote Ardmac’s Safety First culture on sites.
• Assist in development and maintenance of construction phase plans and H&S files.
• Ensure subcontractors are pre-qualified and compliant.
• Review safety, environmental, and quality documentation for adequacy.
• Coordinate pre-start meetings and site SHEQ audits.
• Prepare weekly SHEQ reports and liaise with clients/regulators.
• Support ISO and Ardmac management system compliance on live projects.
• Coach project teams to improve SHEQ performance.

Skills

SHEQ knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Safety documentation

Education

Diploma in OHS / SHEQ

Job description

Ardmac is an award-winning international construction specialist delivering complex, high-value workspaces and technical environments. For almost 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation in construction, employing the brightest minds and the most advanced technologies. Our mission is to consistently provide the ultimate solution for high-value working environments through continuous investment in our people, technology, and processes.

About the Job:

We are currently seeking Safety Advisors to support the construction of our projects based in various countries across the EU, including Finland.

Safety Advisors promote Ardmac’s Safety First Guiding Principles and ensure ongoing compliance with statutory obligations, ISO standards and Ardmac’s integrated management systems. This role involves providing onsite support to delivery teams, reviewing documentation, carrying out inspections and developing a strong culture of safety, quality and environmental responsibility across all project activities.

Responsibilities

SHEQ & Compliance:

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• DIP OHS or equivalent SHEQ / safety qualification.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety best practice.
• Understanding of quality and environmental management principles.
• Experience working 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.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a SHEQ role within the construction sector.
• Experience delivering SHEQ audits and working with subcontractor compliance.
• Prior involvement in site-based operational support within a fast-paced construction environment.
• Fluency in English

Candidates should have automatic permission to work in the EU. Ardmac are not in a position to undertake a work permit process.

What We Offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, Ardmac offers a wide range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, inclusive working culture built on safety, respect and continuous improvement.