**Job Summary:**
Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is a leading provider of data centre design, supply, build, and managed services. We are committed to delivering seamless and integrated solutions for data centre operators worldwide. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and excellence in every project we undertake.
We are seeking a Project Health & Safety Officer / Adviser to join our team. This role is to primarily provide on-site, visible health & safety monitoring and enforcement of DPIs and its Sub-contractors site activities performance on a Data Centre projects where DPI have been appointed as the Main Contractor/GC.
The Health & Safety Officer/Adviser shall also be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, national, and company regulations. Promote a culture of safety, and continuously improve health and safety performance. They will be required conduct: deliver inductions, briefing & training, perform audits, investigate incidents, and engage with stakeholders to promote a safe working environment.
**Core Duties & Responsibilities**
· Demonstrate strong Health and Safety leadership and compliance. Ensure visibility throughout all activities relating to the area of control, to deliver clear and consistent communications and support with “Health is our Mission, Safety is Critical” approach.
· Provide continual on-site visibility to proactively monitor the health & safety conditions, operative behaviours and ensure works are carried out safely in-line with the safe systems of work prescribed.
· Lead and oversee the performance and compliance of employees and contractors, ensuring strict adherence to health, safety and environment (HSE) standards. Ensure all legal requirements are met and necessary training is completed for work on customer and client’s sites.
· Where required develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, national, and company regulations.
· Stay updated on current legislation, guidance, industry standards, and best practices to ensure all worksites meet legal requirements.
· Share knowledge and expertise on new legislation and regulatory requirements to enhance the skills and capabilities of the team and overall company.
· Ensure safety inductions, toolbox talks, training sessions, and briefings are conducted regularly and documented by the relevant departments. Verify that all training qualifications are current and up to date.
· Review and understand the health and safety and environmental documentation submitted by sub- contractors (RAMS) to verify that they have suitable and sufficient systems in place to manage their own and third parties health & safety, and the environment effectively.
· Be able to challenge and interject when H&S standards or behaviours are not being met.
· Have some understanding of working in a mechanical & electrical environment, managing working at height activities, lifting operations, and knowledge of electrical safe systems of work.
· Oversee the safety tours and inspections programme to ensure that all operatives are regularly visited by their respective project line managers.
· Conduct safety training and awareness programs for employees to promote a culture of safety.
· Perform regular safety audits and inspections, recommending corrective actions as needed.
· Investigate accidents and incidents as necessary, document detailed reports and recommend preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
· Attend and participate in any Principal Contractor / GC meetings, activities, and project requirements with respect to health & safety.
· Monitor, assess, and apply existing or emerging regional EHS regulations, policies, and industry practices to ensure compliance.
· Lead with and undertake regular DPI Project Health & Safety Meetings & Reviews.
· Maintain project/s records and statistics on safety performance and report on health and safety metrics.
· Liaise with employees, subcontractors, and suppliers on health and safety matters as required.
· Work in collaboration with key internal stakeholders, customers, clients, and operational project managers on all aspects of H&SE to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and provide recommendations on best practice.
· Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties.
· Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company, and group policies and procedures.
**Qualifications: Skills and Experience**
· NEBOSH Construction & International Qualification, or equivalent.
· Good experience in health and safety management.
· In-depth understanding of regional (Norwegian) health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
· Strong leadership abilities to guide and motivate teams towards achieving health and safety goals.
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing major or large-scale projects.
· High level of attention to detail to ensure all safety protocols are meticulously followed.
· Ability to work under pressure and deliver results to tight deadlines.
· Skilled in managing and responding to health and safety incidents, including emergency response planning.
· Proficient in conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
· Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve health and safety challenges effectively.
· Competent in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely. Fluency in English language is required.
· Proficiency in IT skills, including Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint)
**Certifications:**
· NEBOSH Construction & International Qualification, or equivalent.
· Have a valid HSE-card (HMS-kort).
· Preference to have complete a credible SHA-coordinator course (e.g. via Koordinatorskolen or another provider) under the Byggherreforskriften framework.
· Be familiar with Norwegian HSE laws, risk assessment, safety planning (SHA-plan), coordination across contractors/designers, documentation and follow-up process.
**Values & Behaviours:**
**DPI Values**
**Dedication**, **Precision, Integrity**
**Behaviours**
· **Inspiration -** Has a clear vision of where to go and the ability to articulate it. Empowers people to implement our vision and strategy. Great communicator who captures the imagination, generating trust and commitment.
· **Team Spirit -** Thinks about "we" not "me"; we do this together. Brings purpose to the team to make it a cohesive unit. Knows when to seek help and when to give it. Prepared to take action to address issues for the good of the team and celebrate others' successes.
· **Self-Awareness -** Emotionally intelligent; has empathy for others and gets the best out of people by meeting them on their terms. Great at building rapport with colleagues and customers; knows that their behavior impacts on the performance of others and adapts approach to achieve the best results.
· **Achievement -** Always striving to be the best and consistently delivers. High performer: bringing high energy, competence and making the right decisions to get things done.
· **Tenacity -** Relentless in the pursuit of their goals. Excellent at solving problems and overcoming obstacles; seeing the challenges before others see them and taking action, to avoid them becoming problems. Sees setbacks as opportunities and becomes stronger in adversity.
· **Influence -** Highly skilled at getting others committed to the goal. Confident, enthusiastic and encourages creativity. Understands the needs of stakeholders and as a result, engages them.
**Our Vision**
· To compete at the highest standards in data centre fit-out, MEP construction and managed services throughout Europe and beyond.
**Our Mission**
· Continue to develop and deliver products and services unparalleled in terms of quality.
· Retain our clients, broaden our breadth of service identifying closely with their changing requirements.
· Execute a robust H&S and Wellbeing strategy. Consider and implement wherever possible initiatives that relate to environmental improvements.
**Our Strategy**
· **People -** Build an organisation capable of managing the business we will become. Recruit and retain and develop the best industry professionals. Health, Safety and Wellbeing remain paramount, for our employees and clients.
· **Products -** must address an industry need. We must have differentiators such as assured quality, modularisation, and off-site construction techniques. Datalec’s commitment to quality is unsurpassed in the industry, we seek perfection. New products and services must be delivered to the same exacting standards.
· **Purpose -** relates both to our clients and our organisation. We need to understand both how to be able to confidently present our solutions and product strategy to the market. Separately, we create a working environment that promotes and rewards employees fairly, actively supporting a culture of transparency and mutual respect.
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Application Question(s):
- Familiar with Norwegian HSE laws
License/Certification:
- NEBOSH Construction & International Qualification (Required)
- HMS-kort (Required)
- SHA coordinator course (Required)
Work Location: In person
