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Construction HSE Manager - Hyperscale Data Centre Project - DenmarkConstruction HSE ManagerLocation: DenmarkEngagement: Contract / FreelanceIndustry: Hyperscale Data Centres / Mission Critical Infrastructure
We are currently seeking an experienced Construction HSE Manager to join a major Hyperscale Data Centre project in Denmark. This opportunity is ideal for a safety leader who has successfully delivered Health, Safety & Environmental programs on large-scale mission-critical construction projects and possesses a strong understanding of complex construction environments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting safe project delivery from construction through commissioning.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the implementation and management of the project's Health, Safety & Environmental strategy.Ensure compliance with Danish Health & Safety regulations, client requirements, and international standards.Provide visible leadership and promote a positive safety culture across the project.Manage all HSE activities during construction and pre-commissioning phases.Conduct site inspections, audits, workplace assessments, and incident investigations.Oversee contractor and subcontractor HSE performance.Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).Manage Permit to Work (PTW) systems and critical safety controls.Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, inductions, and leadership engagements.Track and report HSE metrics, observations, corrective actions, and project KPIs.Ensure effective management of high-risk activities across the construction site.Support commissioning teams and operational readiness activities as the project progresses.Required ExperienceMinimum 10 years of Health & Safety experience within construction, industrial, engineering, or infrastructure environments.Minimum 5 years' experience in a Construction HSE Manager, Senior HSE Manager, or HSE Lead position.Proven experience on Hyperscale Data Centre projects is highly preferred.Alternatively, candidates must have experience withinMission Critical Infrastructure, including:Data CentresSemiconductor FacilitiesPharmaceutical Manufacturing PlantsBattery Manufacturing FacilitiesPower Generation ProjectsTransmission & Distribution ProjectsCritical Utilities InfrastructureTechnical Experience Required
Candidates should have strong experience managing safety during:
Structural steel erection and steel installations.Mechanical and HVAC installations.Electrical installations and energisation activities.Cable containment and cable pulling works.Major crane and lifting operations.Working at height.Confined space entry.Excavation and trenching activities.Hot works and welding operations.Temporary works management.Pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.Multi-contractor construction environments.QualificationsNEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.Formal Incident Investigation training.Lead Auditor qualification is advantageous.Strong understanding of:Contractor ManagementBehaviour Based SafetyLOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out)PTW (Permit to Work)Risk Assessment ProcessesConstruction Safety ManagementPreferred Candidate Profile
We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked on projects for major hyperscale and mission-critical clients, including:
MicrosoftGoogleAmazon Web Services (AWS)MetaOracleAppleEquinixDigital Realty
Candidates with experience supporting projects from early construction through mechanical completion, commissioning, and handover will be highly regarded.
What We OfferOpportunity to join one of Europe's leading mission-critical construction projects.Long-term contract engagement.Competitive market rates.International project environment.Career-defining opportunity within the rapidly growing hyperscale data centre sector.
If you are an experienced Construction HSE Manager with a strong background in hyperscale data centres or mission-critical infrastructure projects, we would love to hear from you
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