Data Centers

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor – Data Centres

Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Finsterwalde, Germany

Join a Leading Data Centre Project in Germany

MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to join a major data centre construction project in Finsterwalde, Germany.

Working for a leading international engineering contractor, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and promoting the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance across a large-scale data centre project. You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, Subcontractors, and Stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislation, company procedures, and client requirements.

As Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor, you will be responsible for:

• Providing advice, guidance, and support on all Health, Safety and Environmental matters across the project
• Promoting a positive safety culture and leading by example at all times
• Supporting Project Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors, and Subcontractors with EHS requirements
• Conducting site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews
• Preparing and implementing project-specific Health, Safety and Environmental Plans
• Reviewing and maintaining Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Identifying training requirements and delivering toolbox talks, inductions, and awareness training
• Monitoring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and statutory legislation
• Investigating incidents, accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences
• Carrying out root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Producing EHS reports, KPI reports, and site performance data
• Monitoring trends and recommending continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting contractor approval processes and ensuring only competent contractors are engaged
• Maintaining site safety files, registers, records, and associated documentation
• Ensuring first aid equipment, emergency arrangements, and welfare facilities are maintained
• Monitoring PPE compliance and advising site management on safety requirements
• Attending project meetings, safety meetings, and coordination meetings
• Supporting environmental management initiatives and sustainability objectives
• Promoting company safety incentive programmes and workforce engagement activities
• Issuing non-conformance reports and monitoring corrective actions where required
• Supporting external audits and client inspections
• Keeping up to date with current legislation, standards, and industry best practice
• Other duties as required

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience within a Health, Safety and Environmental role
• Previous experience within Data Centres, Construction, Engineering, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, or Mission Critical environments
• Diploma Level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience developing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Experience conducting site audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Experience working with subcontractors and multiple project stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Desirable Experience

• Environmental Management qualification
• Internal ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Auditor qualification
• First Aid qualification
• Train the Trainer qualification
• IOSH Membership or equivalent professional membership
• Experience working on large-scale European Data Centre projects
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and contractor management processes

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term project pipeline with a substantial portfolio of work
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a flagship European data centre project
• Exposure to major international engineering projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Structured leadership and development programmes
• Excellent benefits package with room for negotiation

To apply:

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact MC Technical Recruitment on +44 1489 533 030 / machaela@mctechnical.co.uk for a confidential chat.