Safety Specialist

Design Build Search; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Travel

Meal allowance

Mentorship

Training & development

Job summary

Design Build Search seeks a Safety Advisor for the construction sector in Helsinki, rotating to Groningen and other locations. The role focuses on implementing SMS, risk assessments, and safety reporting.

Expect active site engagement with lifting operations, cranes, and electrical works, with training and a clear path to a permanent position. You will liaise with site teams, prepare plans, conduct audits, and promote a proactive EHS culture.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or related field (Honors preferred).
• Experience on site as a proactive safety advisor for electrical, cranes and heavy lifting works.
• Willingness to travel to Groningen on a 17/4 roster; weekends off.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Prepare safety statements, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Advise site management in drafting Safe Plans of Action and Toolbox Talks.
• Support site teams in adhering to EHS policies and procedures.

Skills

On-site safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Third-level qualification in EHS/Occupational Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safety Advisor - Construction Industry - Helsinki - Finland

One of Europe’s leading building contractors has an exceptional opportunity as a Health & Safety Advisor in Helsinki Finland for four months and then onto Holland & Germany after that. 17/4 rotation with weekends off. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. Working on rotation you will need to be able to manage safety on the site on your own during rotation break. There will be lifting and cranes as well as electrical works on a data centre.

Key Duties You Will Get Training On

• Assist in implementing and maintaining the company’s Safety Management System (SMS).
• Participate in the preparation and updating of safety statements, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Implement the company's health, safety, quality and environmental policy, procedures and policies.
• Advising and assisting site management in drafting and communicating Method Statements, Safe Plans of Action and Toolbox Talks.
• Support site teams in adhering to EHS policies and procedures.
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits under supervision. Assist in the follow‑up required to ensure that actions are dealt with immediately.
• Assist with accident/incident investigations and reporting, ensuring corrective actions are followed up.
• Maintain EHS records, reports, training logs, and registers.
• Assist in compiling EHS performance metrics and dashboards.
• Prepare safety documentation and reports.
• Promote a proactive EHS culture through internal communications and awareness campaigns.
• Liaise with employees and contractors to encourage engagement with safety practices.
• Support environmental monitoring activities such as waste management, energy tracking, and pollution prevention.

Skills / Experience required for the role:

• A third-level qualification in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related field. (Ideally Honors Degree level)
• Experience on site, boots on the ground, proactive safety advisor for electrical, cranes and heavy lifting works
• A genuine interest in health & safety and a desire to develop a long‑term career in EHS.
• Ability and flexibility to travel to Groningen on a 17/4 Roster, weekends are off
• Good communication and organisational skills, engagement out on site, plenty of site walks during the day
• Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and good time management
• Able to work in a team environment or on own initiative.
• Excellent IT skills and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite
• Can work in Helsinki initially
• Flights, meal allowance & accommodation covered

Benefits & Next Steps:

• Coaching and mentorship
• Permanent position with solid future in the business
• Training & development opportunities
• Attractive salary package including Accommodation, Travel, Allowance
• Available now
• Secure pipeline of projects
• Join a friendly helpful team

Applicants must have full working rights to travel to Europe.