HSE Advisor

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to support a major data centre construction project in Tydal, Norway. The successful candidate will oversee site health, safety and environmental activities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, project requirements, and industry best practices.

This role will suit an experienced HSE professional with a strong construction background, ideally with previous experience on large-scale data centre projects. The initial requirement on an initial six-month contract, with an ASAP start.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor HSE activities across the data centre construction site.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Norwegian HSE legislation and project-specific safety requirements.
• Implement and maintain site HSE plans, procedures, and risk management systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety observations, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work documentation.
• Monitor high-risk construction activities, including lifting operations, working at height, electrical works and commissioning activities.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, implementing corrective and preventative measures.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and inductions as required.
• Work closely with project management, construction teams and subcontractors to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, reports and performance metrics.
• Support environmental management and ensure appropriate site controls are in place.
• Liaise with client representatives and relevant stakeholders on HSE matters.

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.