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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 InformationLocation: FinlandProject: Large-Scale Hyperscale Data Centre ConstructionClient: Leading Global Data Centre DeveloperContract Type: Freelance / ContractContract Length: 12 MonthsStart Date: ASAPWorking Arrangement: Site-BasedProject Status: Under ConstructionLong-Term Extension Opportunities AvailableKey ResponsibilitiesLead 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.RequirementsPrevious Experience
Applicants may currently hold, or have previously held, titles such as:
HSE ManagerHealth & Safety ManagerHSEQ LeadHSE LeadProject HSE ManagerSenior HSE AdvisorLead HSE AdvisorEHS ManagerEnvironment, Health & Safety ManagerSHEQ ManagerHSSE ManagerSafety ManagerConstruction Safety ManagerSite Safety ManagerOccupational Safety ManagerTyöturvallisuuspäällikköHSE 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 RequirementsProven 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 ManagementIncident InvestigationContractor ManagementHSE AuditingEmergency PreparednessBehavioural Safety ProgrammesPermit-to-Work SystemsConstruction Safety ManagementEnvironmental ComplianceRoot Cause AnalysisExperience 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 QualificationsNEBOSH 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.LanguagesFluent 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.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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