HSEQ Advisor - Data Centres - #27304

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Are you an experienced HSEQ professional ready to take on a high-profile international project? We are seeking a HSEQ Advisor, based in Ireland or Europe, to join us on a contract basis supporting the delivery of a major data centre construction project in Austria.

Working at the forefront of a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, you will partner closely with Project Management, Construction and Supply Chain teams to drive excellence in Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the successful, safe and compliant delivery of a large-scale data centre build, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Previous experience within data centre, utilities, or large-scale construction projects is highly desirable.

Location: Linz, Austria
Contract Type: 9-Month Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours/Days: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Accommodation, flights and travel expenses provided.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Promote a strong proactive safety culture across the project.
• Monitor compliance with local legislation, client standards and company HSEQ procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations.
• Review RAMS, lift plans, method statements and permit documentation.
• Completion of Construction Stage Plans, Pre-Qualification & Tender Documents, Emergency Response Plans etc.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Prepare weekly and monthly HSEQ reports.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Development of the HSEQT Management system, in line with OHSAS 18001 (ISO 45001), ISO 9001,ISO 14001.
• Monitor environmental compliance and good housekeeping standards.
• Promote sustainable construction practices where practical.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:
Essential

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate minimum).
• Experience working on large-scale construction or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of permit-to-work systems and high-risk construction activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work within multinational contractor environments.
• Strong organisational and reporting capability.
• Fluent English language skills.

Desirable

• Previous data centre or mission critical project experience.
• Experience working in Europe on live construction projects.
• Environmental or quality qualifications/certifications.
• IOSH Membership / GradIOSH / TechIOSH.
• Knowledge of Austrian or EU construction safety regulations.
• First Aid or Fire Marshal training.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Strong presence onsite with good influencing skills.
• Collaborative approach with contractors and project teams.
• High attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively in fast-paced project environments.

Package

• Competitive salary or day rate.
• Accommodation provided.
• Flights and travel covered.
• Opportunity to work on a major international data centre project.

Why work in Circet?

Circet Ireland & UK is a leading provider of telecommunications, energy and digital infrastructure services, delivering critical infrastructure solutions across Ireland and the UK. As part of a global group, we partner with major operators, utility providers and public sector organisations to design, build, maintain and upgrade networks that connect communities and support the energy transition.

Driven by innovation, operational excellence and a commitment to safety and quality, we deliver end-to-end solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our success is built on trusted partnerships, skilled people, and a collaborative culture where accountability and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

With over 4,000 employees across Ireland and the UK, Circet continues to shape future-ready infrastructure while creating opportunities for our people, supporting local communities and delivering lasting impact for our customers.

Local teams. Global scale.
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Circet IRE & UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.