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HSEQ Manager - Data Centre Project
Location: Finland (Site-Based)
Sector: Data Centre Construction
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Contract Length: 12 Months (Extension Potential)
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced HSE Manager to join a major Data Centre construction project in Finland. Working on behalf of the General Contractor, you will lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the project, driving a strong safety culture and ensuring full compliance with Finnish legislation, client requirements, and international best practices.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a critical role on a large-scale hyperscale data centre development, working alongside international contractors and project teams in a fast-paced construction environment.
Project Information
- Location: Finland
- Project: Large-Scale Hyperscale Data Centre Construction
- Client: Leading Global Data Centre Developer
- Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
- Contract Length: 12 Months
- Start Date: ASAP
- Working Arrangement: Site-Based
- Project Status: Under Construction
- Long-Term Extension Opportunities Available
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all Health, Safety, and Environmental activities across the project.
- Promote and develop a proactive safety culture among project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with Finnish HSE legislation, occupational safety requirements, client standards, and company procedures.
- Conduct site inspections, audits, workplace observations, and risk assessments.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
- Manage subcontractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with site safety requirements.
- Review RAMS, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Permit-to-Work documentation, and Safe Systems of Work.
- Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness campaigns.
- Support project teams in identifying, assessing, and mitigating construction risks.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness activities and emergency response procedures.
- Prepare and maintain HSE reports, KPI dashboards, statistics, and compliance documentation.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, client representatives, project leadership teams, and contractors.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives relating to safety performance and environmental compliance.
Requirements
Previous Experience
Applicants may currently hold, or have previously held, titles such as:
- HSE Manager
- Health & Safety Manager
- HSEQ Lead
- HSE Lead
- Project HSE Manager
- Senior HSE Advisor
- Lead HSE Advisor
- EHS Manager
- Environment, Health & Safety Manager
- SHEQ Manager
- HSSE Manager
- Safety Manager
- Construction Safety Manager
- Site Safety Manager
- Occupational Safety Manager
- Työturvallisuuspäällikkö
- HSE Coordinator (Senior Level)
- HSEQ Coordinator (Senior Level)
Candidates with equivalent Health, Safety, Environmental, HSSE, HSEQ, EHS, or SHEQ leadership experience will also be considered.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience leading HSE functions on large-scale construction projects.
- Previous experience within Data Centres, Mission Critical, Industrial, Energy, Power, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Process Plants, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, or Large Commercial Construction projects.
- Strong understanding of:
- Risk Management
- Incident Investigation
- Contractor Management
- HSE Auditing
- Emergency Preparedness
- Behavioural Safety Programmes
- Permit-to-Work Systems
- Construction Safety Management
- Environmental Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Experience managing multiple contractors and subcontractors on complex construction sites.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working within highly regulated or mission-critical environments.
- Ability to influence safety culture across diverse project teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety, GradIOSH, CertIOSH, CMIOSH, or equivalent.
- Finnish Occupational Safety qualifications.
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification.
- ISO 14001 knowledge or certification.
- First Aid and Emergency Response certification.
- Experience on hyperscale data centre projects is highly advantageous.
Languages
- Fluent English required.
- Finnish language skills are advantageous but not essential.
- Additional Nordic language skills are beneficial.
Why Apply?
- Join a flagship hyperscale data centre development.
- Work with leading international contractors and project teams.
- Competitive contract rates available.
- Long-term project pipeline and extension opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on project safety performance and culture.
Apply
If you are an experienced HSE professional looking to join a major data centre project and play a key role in delivering world-class safety performance, we'd like to hear from you.
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