Senior HSE Manager, HV Substation Projects

H&MV Engineering; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

H&MV Engineering is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to provide leadership and oversight across a portfolio of HV sub-station construction projects in Finland. You will ensure consistent HSE standards, regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

You will mentor HSE Advisors, champion proactive risk management, and embed a strong safety culture throughout all project stages from construction to handover, collaborating with project teams and client representatives.

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Recognised HSE qualification (e.g, NEBOSH)
• 10+ years’ HSE experience within construction, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of Finnish HSE legislation and regulatory standards.
• Fluency in English verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE governance across multiple Hv Sub-station projects, ensuring consistent application of company policies and client requirements.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and performance reviews to monitor compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Track HSE KPIs, trends, and leading indicators across the portfolio; prepare monthly and quarterly reports for senior management.
• Act as the primary support and escalation point for project-based HSE Advisors.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance on risk assessments, RAMS, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and standardisation across the HSE team.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant Finnish legislation and client-specific standards.
• Review and approve RAMS, high-risk work permits, and contractor safety documentation.
• Lead or support risk workshops, design reviews, and constructability assessments.
• Lead or oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
• Implement portfolio-wide learning initiatives based on incident trends and audit findings.
• Develop proactive safety programmes to enhance behavioural safety and operational controls.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, construction leads, commissioning teams, and client representatives to embed HSE best practices.
• Participate in client meetings, coordination sessions, and safety forums as the portfolio HSE representative.
• Support onboarding and mobilisation of new contractors to ensure alignment with project HSE expectations.
• Maintain accurate records for audits, inspections, training, and incident reporting.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s HSE management system.
• Ensure HSE Advisors maintain high-quality documentation on each project.
• People Management: Lead, coach, and develop HSE Advisors across assigned projects, ensuring clear expectations, consistent standards, and strong project ownership.
• Conduct regular one-to-one check-ins with HSE team members to review workload, site challenges, performance, development needs, and support requirements.
• Promote a collaborative and proactive safety culture by encouraging knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and consistent communication across projects.
• Support performance management by recognising strong performance, addressing gaps early, and ensuring team members are supported with appropriate training, mentoring, and resources.

Skills

HSE governance

Risk management

Incident investigations

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety/Engineering

NEBOSH certification

Job description

H&MV Engineering is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to provide leadership and oversight across a portfolio of HV sub-station construction projects in Finland. You will ensure consistent HSE standards, regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

You will mentor HSE Advisors, champion proactive risk management, and embed a strong safety culture throughout all project stages from construction to handover, collaborating with project teams and client representatives.