HSE Lead - Data Centres & Critical Infrastructure📍 Denmark | Freelance ContractAre you an experienced HSE Lead with... Read more
📍 Denmark | Freelance Contract
Are you an experienced HSE Lead with a background in Critical Infrastructure projects and a passion for driving safety excellence on complex construction sites?
We're supporting a major project in Denmark and are seeking a proactive HSE professional to join the team. While experience across Critical Infrastructure sectors is highly valuable, Data Centre project experience is strongly preferred.
Key Requirements✅ Proven experience as an:
HSE LeadEHS LeadHSEQ LeadHealth & Safety LeadSafety ManagerConstruction HSE LeadProject HSE Leadwithin:
Data Centres (preferred)Critical InfrastructureIndustrial ConstructionEnergy & PowerPharmaceutical FacilitiesAdvanced Manufacturing Projects✅ Strong understanding of:
Construction Health & Safety legislationPermit to Work systemsRAMS reviewsIncident InvestigationContractor ManagementSafety Leadership and Cultural Development✅ Experience working with Steel Works including:
Structural steel erectionSteel fabrication processesSteel installation and mounting activitiesHeavy lifting operationsTemporary worksWorking at HeightSteel package management and coordinationThe ideal candidate will have practical knowledge of how steel structures are fabricated, delivered, erected, and handed over on large-scale construction projects.
ResponsibilitiesLead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the project.Develop and maintain project HSE management systems.Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety observations.Review RAMS, method statements, and lifting plans.Ensure compliance with Danish regulations, client requirements, and company procedures.Support contractor onboarding and competency assessments.Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety observations.Deliver toolbox talks and safety initiatives.Promote a proactive and positive safety culture across the project.Interface with project leadership, construction teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.Monitor HSE performance through KPIs and reporting.Support the safe execution of steel erection, lifting, and work-at-height activities.Preferred QualificationsNEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH Construction, or equivalent.Recognised European Health & Safety qualification.Previous Data Centre project experience.Experience managing HSE on large-scale steel installation packages.Strong English communication skills (Danish is advantageous).What We're Looking ForWe're looking for a hands-on safety leader who understands both the strategic and practical aspects of delivering HSE excellence on major construction projects. Candidates with a background in Data Centres, Critical Infrastructure, Heavy Industrial, Power, or Advanced Manufacturing environments will be highly regarded.
If you've led HSE programmes on complex construction projects and understand the challenges associated with steel erection and critical infrastructure delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
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Our client, a fast-growing Nordic general contractor, is looking for an HSE Lead to join their team on... Read more
Our client, a fast-growing Nordic general contractor, is looking for an HSE Lead to join their team on a 100MW hyperscale data centre construction project in Borlänge, Sweden.
Contract:
Location: Borlänge, Sweden
Working arrangement: Freelance
Contract: 12+ months
Rate: Negotiable (based on experience)
Mobilisation: Immediate
On site, 5 days a week
Job Title: HSE Lead
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced HSE Lead to take full ownership of health, safety, and environmental management on behalf of a fast-growing Nordic general contractor delivering a 100MW greenfield hyperscale data centre in Borlänge, Sweden. As the GC's senior HSE representative on site, you will develop and enforce the project HSE management plan across all subcontractors and workstreams, ensuring full compliance with Swedish occupational health and safety legislation, client HSE requirements, and international best practice standards throughout all phases of construction, from groundworks and civil works through to MEP installation, commissioning, and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain the project HSE Management Plan, site-specific risk assessments, and safe systems of work in full compliance with Swedish occupational health and safety legislation (Arbetsmiljölagen) and client requirements.
Act as the primary HSE authority on site for the general contractor, providing visible leadership and driving a proactive safety culture across all contractor and subcontractor workforces.
Fulfil BAS-U responsibilities in accordance with Swedish construction work environment coordination requirements, ensuring all parties comply with the work environment plan throughout the execution phase.
Conduct daily site inspections and regular HSE audits across all active work areas, identifying hazards, issuing non-conformances, and ensuring timely corrective action and closeout.
Manage the permit to work system across all high-risk activities including hot works, working at height, confined space entry, excavation, energisation, and live side works.
Lead incident and near-miss investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions, reporting findings to the project manager and client HSE team.
Review and approve subcontractor HSE plans, method statements, and risk assessments prior to works commencing on site.
Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and HSE training for all site personnel, ensuring compliance with site rules and emergency procedures at all times.
Maintain and report on HSE KPIs including leading and lagging indicators on a weekly and monthly basis to the project manager and client.
Coordinate emergency response planning and conduct regular emergency drills across the site.
Manage environmental compliance across the site including waste management, noise, dust, spill prevention, and protection of the local environment in line with Swedish environmental regulations.
Liaise with the Swedish Work Environment Authority (Arbetsmiljöverket) and other relevant regulatory bodies as required.
Manage and mentor HSE officers and advisors embedded across the project workstreams.
Requirements:
Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent as a minimum; NEBOSH Diploma or Scandinavian equivalent preferred.
8+ years of HSE management experience on large-scale construction projects, with a minimum of 3 years on data centre, mission-critical, or complex industrial projects.
Proven track record as a senior HSE lead or HSE manager on projects of comparable scale and complexity.
Strong working knowledge of Swedish occupational health and safety legislation including Arbetsmiljölagen and the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulatory requirements for construction projects.
Certified to fulfil BAS-U responsibilities under Swedish construction regulations is strongly preferred.
Experience working within a KMA (Kvalitet, Miljö, Arbetsmiljö) framework on Swedish construction projects.
Demonstrable experience managing HSE across large, multicultural subcontractor workforces on fast-track construction programmes.
Strong incident investigation skills including root cause analysis and CAPA management.
Proficient in HSE reporting, KPI tracking, and presenting performance data to senior project and client stakeholders.
Fluent English required; Swedish language skills are a significant advantage.
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HSE Lead (Health, Safety & Environment)Duration: 12-18 Months Contract Type: ContractOverviewOur client is seeking an experienced HSE Lead... Read more
Duration: 12-18 Months
Contract Type: Contract
Our client is seeking an experienced HSE Lead to support the successful delivery of a major construction project within a mission-critical, industrial, pharmaceutical, energy, or data centre environment.
The HSE Lead will be responsible for driving the project's health, safety, and environmental strategy, ensuring compliance with Danish legislation, client standards, and project-specific requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with project management, contractors, subcontractors, and client representatives to promote a strong safety culture and ensure all activities are executed safely and efficiently.
Previous experience within Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Energy, Manufacturing, Process Plant, EPC, or Mission Critical Construction environments is highly desirable.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage all health, safety, and environmental activities across the project.Develop, implement, and maintain project HSE plans, procedures, and initiatives.Ensure compliance with Danish HSE legislation, project requirements, and client standards.Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations.Support contractors and subcontractors in meeting HSE expectations and performance targets.Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and engagement initiatives.Facilitate toolbox talks, safety briefings, and HSE training sessions.Monitor and report HSE performance metrics and KPIs.Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, implementing corrective actions where required.Coordinate risk assessments, method statement reviews, and permit-to-work activities.Participate in project meetings and provide HSE guidance to project stakeholders.Ensure environmental compliance and support sustainability initiatives where applicable.Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance throughout the project lifecycle.Support commissioning and project handover activities from an HSE perspective.Required ExperienceProven experience as an HSE Lead, HSE Manager, EHS Manager, Health & Safety Manager, or Senior HSE Advisor on major construction projects.Strong experience within Data Centres, Mission Critical Facilities, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Energy, Manufacturing, EPC, or Process Plant environments.Experience managing HSE performance across multiple contractors and subcontractors.In-depth knowledge of construction safety regulations, risk management, and incident investigation.Experience conducting site audits, inspections, and safety improvement initiatives.Demonstrated ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.Strong knowledge of permit-to-work systems, high-risk activities, and contractor management.Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.Ability to work in fast-paced, complex construction environments.Desirable ExperienceData Centre construction experience.Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences project experience.EPC or large-scale industrial construction experience.Experience with electrical and mechanical installation activities.Knowledge of commissioning, start-up, and handover processes.Experience working within multinational project teams.Familiarity with behavioral safety programmes and safety culture initiatives.QualificationsDegree, Diploma, NEBOSH, or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent HSE qualification.IOSH Managing Safely, GradIOSH, CertIOSH, or equivalent professional certification.Relevant Danish or European health and safety qualifications would be advantageous.Valid driving licence and ability to travel to project sites as required.Right to work within the EU.
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