EHS Advisor (Data Centre Construction) | Clear | Amsterdam

Tech Junction Ltd; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotation package

Working-away allowance

Accommodation

Flights

Job summary

Clear in Amsterdam is seeking an EHS Advisor to lead health and safety efforts on high‑scale data centre projects. You will own site safety audits, incident investigations, PTW systems, and regulatory reporting, driving zero‑harm outcomes.

The role requires a NEBOSH certification, 4+ years in construction safety, and readiness for on‑site rotation in the Netherlands. A competitive rotation package with accommodation and flights is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 4+ years in EHS advisory roles on major construction or data centre projects.
• NEBOSH Diploma or NEBOSH International General Certificate or local equivalent.
• EU construction safety regulations knowledge and incident investigation methods.

Responsibilities

• Enforce EHS policies, safety mgmt systems, and regulatory standards across data centre sites.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, hazard identification walks, and risk assessments.
• Lead safety inductions, toolbox talks, and training for onsite personnel and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety breaches; write root-cause analysis reports.
• Monitor permit-to-work issuance, heavy lifting, confined spaces, and working at height safety.
• Collaborate with construction managers, contractors, client safety reps, and regulators.
• Maintain safety documentation, audit logs, and regulatory compliance records.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Crisis management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in OH&S/Environmental Science/Engineering

NEBOSH Diploma

NEBOSH International General Certificate

Tools

EHS software

Incident reporting software

Mobile auditing tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position Summary

Driving world-class environmental health and safety (EHS) standards, safety compliance, and risk mitigation across high-scale data centre construction projects in Amsterdam, Clear is actively seeking an accomplished EHS Advisor for a permanent professional engagement. In this vital safety leadership role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of site safety audits, hazard identification, subcontractor compliance, and safety training enforcement across complex engineering sites. Bringing extensive hands-on experience in construction safety and critical infrastructure development, you will empower global engineering teams to achieve uncompromised zero-harm safety records, regulatory compliance, and accident prevention. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, rotation packages including working-away allowances, accommodation, and flights, alongside professional growth within a premier international executive recruitment and consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As an EHS Advisor supporting Clear on an on-site basis in Amsterdam, Netherlands, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of daily safety walkthroughs, incident investigations, permit-to-work systems, and regulatory reporting. Your day-to-day responsibilities include enforcing strict adherence to local and international health and safety laws, conducting toolbox talks and safety induction sessions for incoming contractors, evaluating subcontractor risk assessments, collaborating with site construction managers, and interacting directly with professional delivery consultants like Amelia Burrows.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce comprehensive environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies, safety management systems, and regulatory standards across data centre construction sites.
• Conduct rigorous daily site safety inspections, hazard identification walks, and proactive risk assessments across active engineering zones.
• Lead safety induction programs, toolbox talks, and specialized safety training sessions for all onsite personnel and subcontractors.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and safety breaches, authoring detailed root cause analysis reports and corrective action plans.
• Monitor permit-to-work (PTW) issuance, heavy lifting operations, confined space entry, and working at height safety protocols.
• Collaborate seamlessly with construction managers, electrical/mechanical contractors, client safety representatives, and local regulatory authorities.
• Ensure strict compliance with EU labour standards, safety legislation, and corporate environmental sustainability frameworks.
• Maintain meticulous safety documentation, audit logs, incident tracking databases, and regulatory compliance records.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in EHS advisory roles within major construction or data centre engineering projects.
• Mandatory professional health and safety certifications such as NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH International General Certificate, or local equivalent.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of EU construction safety regulations, hazard mitigation, and incident investigation methodologies.
• Deep practical experience in implementing permit-to-work systems and conducting subcontractor safety audits.
• Solid practical grasp of emergency response planning, occupational hygiene, and ergonomic risk assessments.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, crisis management capabilities, and professional communication skills.
• Mandatory possession of a valid EU passport and physical availability for on-site rotation operations in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Additional specialized safety certifications such as GradIOSH, CSP, or specialized working at height / electrical safety credentials.
• Prior professional working experience in hyperscale data centre construction or large-scale EPC infrastructure projects across Europe.
• Hands-on familiarity with digital EHS management platforms, incident reporting software, and mobile auditing tools.
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking platforms (Jira, Confluence) for safety action item tracking.
• Active participation in professional safety organizations, industrial hygiene associations, or engineering compliance committees.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive Salary + Rotation Package (Working-away allowance, accommodation, and flights included)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Amsterdam Data Centre EHS Advisor Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site Rotation Engagement (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this EHS Advisor position through Clear, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your NEBOSH certification, data centre construction safety portfolio, and confirms your valid EU passport status.