HSE Advisor - Finland

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading engineering and building services organisation on the appointment of an HSE Advisor for a major Data Centre project in Finland .

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional to join a large-scale European construction project within the rapidly growing data centre sector.

Working closely with project management, site teams and subcontractors, you will provide a visible HSE presence across the project, ensuring high standards are maintained across complex engineering and construction activities.

In your new role:

• Provide day-to-day HSE advice and support to project and site teams
• Maintain a strong site presence, engaging regularly with supervisors, employees and subcontractors
• Carry out site inspections, safety walks and compliance audits
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable legislation
• Review RAMS, Safe Systems of Work and other project HSE documentation
• Monitor higher-risk construction and installation activities, ensuring appropriate controls are implemented
• Support Permit-to-Work processes across relevant site activities
• Deliver and support site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Monitor subcontractor HSE performance and challenge unsafe practices where required
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and ensuring corrective actions are closed out
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports and project performance data
• Support environmental compliance across waste, pollution prevention and material management
• Assist with emergency preparedness and project-specific HSE arrangements
• Work closely with project management, contractors and client representatives to continually improve HSE performance

What you'll need to succeed:

• NEBOSH General, NEBOSH Construction or equivalent recognised Health & Safety qualification
• Previous HSE experience within construction, engineering, M&E, energy, data centres or another high-risk project environment
• Strong practical understanding of construction Health & Safety and Safe Systems of Work
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations
• Experience reviewing RAMS and supporting Permit-to-Work arrangements
• Practical incident investigation and corrective action experience
• Good understanding of contractor and subcontractor HSE management
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, international project environment
• Flexibility to be based in Finland for the project

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• Previous data centre or mission-critical project experience
• Experience working on European construction or engineering projects
• M&E or Building Services project experience
• Exposure to high-risk activities including lifting operations, working at height, electrical works and commissioning
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to develop or strengthen their European data centre experience , with potential exposure to further international projects as the wider project portfolio develops.

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis , our Health & Safety Specialist , today.

Skills:
Health and Safety HSE NEBOSH Construction Engineering ISO Data Centre

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