Safety Advisor – Finland – Mechanical & Electrical Projects

HSE Advisor – Data Centre – Mechanical & Electrical 
Finland 
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:

• Diploma or Degree 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

• Previous data centre or mission-critical project experience
• 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
• Living close to a major airport would be beneficial

Benefits & Next Steps 

• 3 weeks on 1 week off roster 
• Lead role 
• Flights & Accommodation 
• Available now 

To apply send a detailed resume outlining projects to regina.fitzpatrick@dbsearch.ie 
Sponsorship not available must have full working rights for Europe.