Safety Advisors - Europe

Ardmac; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous annual leave

professional development opportunities

inclusive working culture built on SAF

Job summary

Ardmac is seeking Safety Advisors to support construction projects across the EU, including Finland. You will promote Safety First culture, ensure ISO standards compliance, review documentation, conduct site inspections and foster a strong safety, quality and environmental mindset across all project activities.

The role requires a DIP OHS or equivalent, fluency in English, and German for Frankfurt area works.

Qualifications

• DIP OHS or equivalent SHEQ / safety qualification.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety best practice.
• Understanding of quality and environmental management principles.
• Experience 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.
• German language skills are required for our current works in the Frankfurt area.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

ISO management systems

Organisational & communication

MS Office proficiency

German language skills

Education

DIP OHS or equivalent SHEQ / safety qualification

Job description

Safety Advisors / SHEQ Advisors

Who We Are:

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, Austria and the Netherlands.

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.
• German language skills are required for our current works in the Frankfurt area.

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.

• generous annual leave
• professional development opportunities
• inclusive working culture built on safety, respect and continuous improvement