Health & Safety Advisor

Datalec Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to lead H&S across UK/EMEA/Scandinavia on data‑centre projects. The role involves on‑site monitoring, policy implementation, hazard identification and incident investigations.

Ideal candidates hold a NEBOSH Diploma and are pursuing IOSH/IIRSM membership, with strong communication skills and a proven track record in construction or M&E safety.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable H&S leadership across UK/EMEA
• Strong stakeholder management across project sites
• Ability to deliver safety training and inductions

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible H&S leadership across UK and EMEA project sites.
• Promote and embed H&S mission and wellbeing values across all environments.
• Foster a positive safety culture through engagement and workforce interaction.
• Oversee contractor safety performance and RAMS reviews.
• Develop, implement and maintain H&S policies and procedures.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions and safety training.
• Lead or assist in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate H&S documentation and reports.

Skills

H&S leadership

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Training delivery

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is a leading provider of data centre design, supply, build, and managed services. We are committed to delivering seamless and integrated solutions for data centre operators worldwide. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and excellence in every project we undertake.

We are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor (UK/EMEA/Scandinavia) to join our team. This role will support DPI projects—primarily within large-scale data‑centre environments—by providing visible, proactive H&S leadership across the regions. You will ensure compliance with national and local regulations, client requirements, and DPI’s own H&S mission: “Health is our Mission, Safety is Critical.”

This role includes on‑site monitoring, advisory support, policy implementation, hazard identification, workforce engagement, training delivery, and incident investigation. Responsibilities are aligned with duties described in DPI’s advertised H&S roles and demonstrated by current DPI H&S advisors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible H&S leadership across UK and EMEA project sites in line with DPI’s cultural principles.
• Promote and embed DPI’s H&S mission and wellbeing values across all operational environments.
• Foster a positive safety culture through continual engagement and workforce interaction.
• Maintain continuous on-site visibility to assess safety conditions, behaviours, and adherence to safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with all local, national, and regional HSE legislation across UK and EMEA jurisdictions.
• Oversee contractor compliance and performance to ensure robust safety management throughout the supply chain.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk analysis and evaluation activities on active construction and data-centre installation sites.
• Review, assess, and approve contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring suitability and sufficiency.
• Develop, implement, and maintain H&S policies, procedures, and working practices aligned with evolving legislation and industry best practice.
• Share knowledge on new regulations and standards to raise competence across the organisation.
• Deliver and support H&S inductions, toolbox talks, briefings and job‑specific safety training.
• Verify that all employee and contractor training records and certifications are current.
• Lead or assist in incident, accident, and near‑miss investigations and ensure corrective action plans are implemented.
• Contribute to emergency response planning and preparedness across project sites.
• Maintain accurate H&S documentation, site records, inspection reports, and statutory logs.
• Provide regular updates to H&S leadership (e.g., H&S Directors for UK & EMEA) and project managers on safety performance.
• Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties.
• Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company and group policies and procedures.

Essential Skills and Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards
• Desired membership of a professional body IOSH / IIRSM
• Demonstrable experience within construction, M&E, or data‑centre project environments—noted as highly relevant across DPI’s H&S team.
• Strong understanding of UK and EMEA H&S legislative frameworks (e.g., CDM, EU directives, local regulations).
• Experience monitoring on-site activities, performing audits, and engaging operatives to drive safe working practice.
• Proven ability to develop and implement H&S policies and risk‑control systems.
• Competence in delivering safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

About Datalec Precision Installations (DPI)

Datalec Precision Installations provides world‑class, global data centre solutions, specialising in connectivity, bespoke manufacturing, construction, and installation services. Supported by unmatched technical expertise, we offer consultancy, technical and critical cleaning, electronic security, and managed services to address every data centre need.