Health & Safety Lead

Data Centre Construction – Finland
Our client is an established engineering & construction main contractor delivering new build data centre schemes across Northern & Central Europe. This organisation provides a full turnkey solution, constructing these facilities from the initial design phase through groundworks, structural build, M&E installation, fit-out, and final handover. Company turnover is currently €1.3bn, with continued growth of 10%–15% year-on-year.
Due to continued expansion, the requirement now exists for an experienced Health & Safety Lead to join the project team delivering a €600m+ hyperscale Data Centre in Finland.
The Health & Safety Lead will play a critical role in driving and maintaining the highest health and safety standards across the project. This position will oversee all safety management systems on site, ensuring that construction activities are carried out in full compliance with project procedures, statutory regulations, and industry best practice. The role will involve working closely with project management, subcontractors, and client representatives to promote a strong safety culture within a fast-paced, mission-critical construction environment.The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance to site teams, ensuring proactive risk management and continuous improvement in safety performance throughout all phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage all health & safety activities across the project site
• Ensure full compliance with company safety policies, project procedures, and local statutory regulations
• Develop, implement, and maintain the site Health & Safety Management Plan
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety reviews to ensure standards are maintained
• Review and approve method statements and risk assessments for high-risk activities
• Provide safety leadership and guidance to project teams and subcontractors
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and site inductions
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems
• Produce safety reports and maintain accurate safety records and documentation
• Liaise with client representatives and regulatory bodies on health and safety matters
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all teams, ensuring best practice is consistently applied

In Return, Our Client Offers
• Negotiable basic salary
• Comprehensive package of net allowances
• Fully expensed accommodation
• Rotational travel
• Attractive bonus structure