Health and Safety Manager (Construction, Denmark)

Job summary

The role involves overseeing health and safety management for a significant construction project in Denmark, specifically a Mission Critical Data Center. The manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and leading safety initiatives on-site.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in health and safety management on major construction projects
• Professional HSE qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH, or CMIOSH
• In-depth knowledge of Danish and EU safety legislation and standards
• Experience with large-scale construction projects valued over €100M
• Preferred background in data center or mission-critical facility projects
• Strong understanding of construction hazards and risk management principles
• Proven experience in incident investigation and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with data center construction safety requirements
• Advanced skills in risk assessment and safety management
• Experience in delivering training and promoting behavioral safety
• Fluent in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management systems
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and standards
• Lead safety inductions, training programs, and toolbox talks
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Manage incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions
• Oversee permit-to-work systems and controls for high-risk activities
• Coordinate with contractors regarding HSE performance and compliance
• Manage environmental aspects, waste management, and sustainability efforts
• Lead emergency response planning and crisis management procedures
• Prepare HSE reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and regulatory submissions
• Interface with regulatory authorities and client HSE representatives
• Manage the HSE team and coordinate with site management

Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Advanced risk assessment and safety management capabilities
• Incident investigation and regulatory compliance expertise

Education

• Professional HSE qualifications (NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH, CMIOSH) are required

Tools

• Familiarity with HSE management systems and compliance tools