Senior EHS Manager, Construction Safety

Mercury; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury is a European leader in construction solutions and seeks an EHS Manager in Kristiansand, Norway. You will lead safety, environmental, and health programs across projects, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of safety.

The role requires 7+ years of EHS management on large sites and experience with COSHH. You will lead a team of EHS advisors, coordinate audits and safety improvements across Mercury projects, independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in environmental, health and safety.
• 7+ years’ experience of managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
• Experience working on Data Centres if possible.
• 5+ years managing a team of EHS advisors.
• 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.
• Strong communication & computer skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Close attention to detail
• Good team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to the project & Mercury Engineering Safety Management system.
• Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation.
• Adherence to Mercury Engineering & PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
• Assist with the onboarding of Mercury employees & Subcontractors as per Legislation and MER Rules, ensuring all relevant documentation is in place.
• Coordination in the development of task specific Method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action, permit to work.
• Compliance with the project execution plan.
• Coordination of project safety indicators.
• Good Safety Practices are managed & maintained.
• Ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments, control of hazardous substances.
• Ensuring that safety interventions are completed & registered.
• Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective actions.
• Maintain records of statutory inspections are available for project activities, tool and plant.
• Adopt a Proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
• Ability to work either independently or as part of a team.
• Provide Safety input to site management & at site EHS forums.
• Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
• Ensure that Mercury Engineering induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained.
• Project PPE is resourced & available.
• Compile & carry out Toolbox talks, as necessary
• Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to Mercury Engineering project management.
• Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained.
• Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.
• Up to date documentation is included with the Safety File.
• Waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project policies & procedures.
• Any other duties associated with this role.

Skills

EHS expertise

Team leadership

Strong communication

Computers/IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

EHS qualification

Job description

Mercury is a European leader in construction solutions and seeks an EHS Manager in Kristiansand, Norway. You will lead safety, environmental, and health programs across projects, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of safety.

The role requires 7+ years of EHS management on large sites and experience with COSHH. You will lead a team of EHS advisors, coordinate audits and safety improvements across Mercury projects, independently or with a team.