Job Title: HSE Advisor (Civil Engineering - Data Centre Project)

Location: Helsinki, Finland
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support the delivery of a large-scale data centre project in Helsinki, Finland, with a focus on the civil engineering package (groundworks, concrete, structural works, utilities, and associated infrastructure).

The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance across site operations, supporting safe execution of works in accordance with Finnish legislation, EU directives, and company HSE standards.

This is a site-based position requiring strong field presence and proactive engagement with supervisors, subcontractors, and the client team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE support to the civil construction team on site

• Monitor compliance with Finnish health & safety legislation and project-specific HSE requirements

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walks

• Support and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

• Ensure high-risk activities are properly planned and controlled, including:

  • Excavations and deep drainage works

  • Lifting operations

  • Temporary works

  • Concrete pours and structural works

  • Heavy plant operations

• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks

• Participate in daily briefings and coordination meetings

• Assist in incident investigations and root cause analysis

• Track and report HSE performance metrics

• Promote a positive safety culture and behavioural safety initiatives

• Liaise with client HSE representatives and regulatory authorities as required

• Ensure environmental controls are maintained (waste management, dust, noise, spill prevention)

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Relevant HSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent)

• Proven experience as an HSE Advisor on large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure projects

• Experience working on mission-critical or data centre projects preferred

• Strong knowledge of excavation safety, lifting operations, and temporary works

• Experience working in a multi-contractor environment

• Excellent communication and reporting skills

• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Finnish HSE legislation

• Experience working in Nordic countries

• First Aid certification

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.