EHS Manager – Data Centre, Helsinki, Finland

Overview

Our client, a specialist data centre delivery contractor, is recruiting an EHS Manager for a major data centre project in Helsinki, Finland. Our client is recruiting on a confidential basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project compliance with our client Safety Management System.
• Develop and maintain Construction Stage Health & Safety Plans.
• Prepare and analyse H&S performance reports and metrics for management review.
• Keep senior management informed of ongoing H&S initiatives, performance, and progress.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions and legislation.
• Implement and maintain our client PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
• Oversee and support the development of method statements, risk assessments, Safe Plans of Action (SPA), and permit-to-work systems.
• Monitor compliance with the Project Execution Plan and associated safety standards.
• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across the project and wider business.
• Manage C.O.S.H.H. assessments and ensure control measures are implemented effectively.
• Ensure that safety observations, interventions, and corrective actions are recorded and closed out.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, documenting findings and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Maintain accurate records of statutory inspections and documentation.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project EHS risks.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with our client's and the project’s EHS policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and manage EHS induction and training programmes for all site personnel.
• Ensure appropriate PPE resources are available and maintained.
• Lead or assist in incident and accident investigations, ensuring timely reporting and communication to the project management team.

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing EHS on large-scale construction projects (Data Centre experience highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge of current Irish and EU Health & Safety legislation.
• Proven ability to manage all EHS aspects of a complex construction site.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and EHS reporting systems.
• Ability to work on own initiative while fostering collaboration across teams and subcontractors.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and changing project priorities.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.

Package

Typical market salary €62,000–€76,000 per year, depending on experience. Supportive career development. Collaborative team environment. Pipeline of project growth.

Email lee@cxrecruit.com quoting CXR-178, or upload your CV below.