HSE Advisor HMS rådgiver

Elite Talent Hub; Telemark; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 758,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (OTP)

Holiday pay & annual leave

Full-time on-site role

Exposure to hyperscale data centres

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub is recruiting a Senior HSE Advisor for a state-of-the-art hyperscale data centre project in Skien, Norway. You will act as the on-site HSE lead, ensuring all activities meet Norwegian HMS legislation and client standards while coordinating with subcontractors and the principal contractor's SHA-coordinator.

You will develop RAMS, conduct inductions, manage permits, and drive a proactive safety culture across a multi-team environment on a large data centre installation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years HSE/HMS experience in construction or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Norwegian HMS legislation and site practice.
• Experience on large multi-contractor sites and mission-critical projects.
• Relevant HSE qualification such as NEBOSH or HMS-specific degrees.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HSE on site for installation crews and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with Arbeidsmiljøloven and site rules.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and HSE training.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

HSE/HMS experience

Norwegian HMS legislation knowledge

English proficiency

Strong communication

Driving licence

Site safety management

Education

NEBOSH (IGC/Diploma)

Bachelor in HMS or equivalent

Job description

Senior HSE Advisor / HMS-rådgiver

Elite Talent Hub is a specialist in permanent staffing solutions for clients both nationally and internationally.

On behalf of our client, a leading European telecoms and fibre optic installation specialist, we are seeking an experienced Senior HSE Advisor (HMS-rådgiver). You will lead health, safety and environmental performance on a state-of-the-art hyperscale data centre in Skien, Norway, for a Nasdaq-listed hyperscaler. Our client delivers data centre fit-outs, fibre deployment and optical testing for Tier 1 hyperscale customers. Their reputation is built on technical excellence, safety and reliability.

Main Purpose of Role:

As Senior HSE Advisor, you will be the on-site HSE lead for our client's installation teams and subcontractors, ensuring all work is delivered safely and in line with Norwegian HMS legislation, the end client's site standards and our client's own HSE management system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day HSE/HMS on site for installation crews and subcontractors.
• Develop, implement and maintain site HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements (RAMS / SJA) and safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with Arbeidsmiljøloven, Byggherreforskriften, Internkontrollforskriften and site rules.
• Work closely with the principal contractor's SHA-koordinator and contribute to the project SHA-plan.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and HSE training, building a strong proactive safety culture.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety walks, and track close-out of corrective actions.
• Manage permit-to-work processes (hot works, working at height, confined space, lifting, electrical isolation).
• Lead incident and near-miss reporting and investigation, root-cause analysis and lessons learned.
• Prepare HSE KPIs and weekly/monthly reports for project management and the end client.
• Liaise with verneombud, AMU and, where required, Arbeidstilsynet.
• Oversee environmental controls on site, including waste management, materials handling and housekeeping.
• Support subcontractor pre-qualification and onboarding, including HMS-kort (ID-kort) checks.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years' HSE/HMS experience within construction, data centres, energy, industrial or a related sector.
• Strong working knowledge of Norwegian HMS legislation and construction-site practice.
• Experience on large, multi-contractor sites, ideally mission-critical, data centre or MEP projects.
• Relevant HSE qualification, e.g. NEBOSH (IGC/Diploma), HMS-utdanning, Bachelor in HMS or equivalent.
• Fluent Norwegian and good professional English (written and spoken).
• Confident communicator who can influence site teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders.
• Full driving licence and the right to live and work in Norway.

Desirable:

• SHA-koordinator training or experience under Byggherreforskriften.
• First aid, working at height and electrical safety (FSE) training.
• Familiarity with telecoms, fibre or electrical installation work.

What's on Offer:

• Salary of €60,000 - €70,000 (approx. NOK 700,000 - 820,000), depending on experience.
• Full-time contract on a state-of-the-art hyperscale data centre for a Nasdaq-listed hyperscaler client.
• Statutory Norwegian benefits, including pension (OTP), holiday pay and annual leave.
• The chance to work with a respected European specialist with a strong safety and quality culture.
• Exposure to world-class hyperscale standards and further European project opportunities.

Location: Skien, Grenland region (Vestfold og Telemark), Norway - full-time on site

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