Senior Health Safety Environment Advisor

Design Build Search; Helsingin seutukunta; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights & Accommodation

Lead role

Available now

Job summary

Design Build Search is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor for a major Data Centre project in Finland. You will provide a visible HSE presence across engineering and construction activities, working closely with project management, site teams, and subcontractors to uphold high safety standards.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Health and Safety and proven experience in high-risk environments such as construction, M&E, or data centres.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Health & Safety or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Experience in construction, engineering, M&E, energy, data centres or high-risk projects.
• Strong practical understanding of construction HSE and Safe Systems of Work.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE advice and support to project and site teams.
• Maintain a strong site presence, engaging with supervisors, employees and subcontractors.
• Carry out site inspections, safety walks and compliance audits.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements and laws.
• Review RAMS, Safe Systems of Work and other HSE documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Monitor subcontractor HSE performance and address unsafe practices.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and close out corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports and project performance data.
• Support environmental compliance across waste, pollution prevention and material management.

Skills

Safety leadership

Site safety inspections

Incident investigation

Stakeholder influencing

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Health & Safety

Tools

RAMS review

Permit-to-Work arrangements

Job description

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.