Senior On-Site Construction EHS Leader (Data Centre)

Turner & Townsend; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Norway is seeking an experienced Construction EHS Manager to provide full-time, site-based Environmental, Health & Safety leadership on major construction projects.

As the client-side EHS representative you will drive compliance with legal requirements, project standards, and industry best practices while promoting a proactive safety culture and environmental stewardship across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a senior Construction EHS role.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects (data centre / mission critical preferred).
• Strong knowledge of safety management, risk assessments, audits and investigations.
• Experience with high-risk activities (lifting, work at height, confined spaces, LOTO).
• Formal Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6, degree or equivalent).
• Environmental management knowledge and monitoring experience.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Fluent English; local language skills advantageous.
• Willingness to work full-time on site for the project duration.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible on-site EHS leadership and assurance throughout construction activities.
• Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and safety walks to identify and mitigate risks.
• Review and challenge Construction EHS Plans, RAMS, Permit-to-Work systems, and high-risk activities.
• Monitor contractor EHS performance, competency, and compliance.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee environmental compliance including waste and pollution controls.
• Track EHS metrics, identify trends, and report to project leadership.
• Promote workforce engagement through toolbox talks and safety campaigns.
• Verify emergency preparedness and participate in drills and response planning.
• Provide independent EHS oversight while collaborating with project teams.

Skills

EHS leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety audits

Communication

MS Office

Education

NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ Level 6 / Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Norway is seeking an experienced Construction EHS Manager to provide full-time, site-based Environmental, Health & Safety leadership on major construction projects.

As the client-side EHS representative you will drive compliance with legal requirements, project standards, and industry best practices while promoting a proactive safety culture and environmental stewardship across the project lifecycle.