EHS Advisor - Construction & Site Safety

Mercury GmbH; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury GmbH is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional to lead on-site safety and environmental compliance for multiple projects in Norway. The role focuses on implementing EHS management systems, ensuring regulatory adherence, and coordinating safety inductions and training.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant EHS certificate and at least 3 years of site experience, with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation.
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• 3 years minimum site experience (implied by role requirements).

Responsibilities

• Ensure EHS management systems for all the projects are implemented and maintained.
• Adherence to the project & Mercury Engineering Safety Management system.
• Adherence to Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation.
• Coordination in the development of task specific method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action and permit to work.
• Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document reports and establish corrective and preventive actions.
• Attend and provide input at site meetings, report on EHS risks and recommend actions towards continuous improvements.
• Provide Advice on EHS matters to management, safety representatives and employees.
• Mercury Engineering site induction & training coordination, management & maintenance.
• Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.
• Up to date documentation is included with the Safety File.

Skills

Site safety knowledge

Interpersonal & communication skills

Independent working

Flexible working patterns

EHS management

Education

Relevant third level Certificate in Environmental, Health & Safety

Job description

Mercury GmbH is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional to lead on-site safety and environmental compliance for multiple projects in Norway. The role focuses on implementing EHS management systems, ensuring regulatory adherence, and coordinating safety inductions and training.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant EHS certificate and at least 3 years of site experience, with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to continuous safety improvements.