Health & Safety Advisor in Netherlands

Health & Safety Advisor – Data Centre Construction

Salary: €70,000–€75,000 + Package
Location: Eemshaven, Netherlands
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction
Employment: Permanent

We are recruiting an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a major data centre construction project in Eemshaven, Netherlands, with a leading engineering and construction specialist.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of high health and safety standards across site operations, working closely with construction management, subcontractors and project teams to maintain a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, regulations and project procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety walks, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Support the preparation and review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Advise construction teams and subcontractors on safe systems of work.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe practices, helping implement preventative measures.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and site inductions.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including lifting operations, working at height, hot works and mechanical and electrical installation.
• Maintain accurate H&S records, reports and documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement across the project.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors and relevant stakeholders on health and safety matters.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor on major construction or industrial projects.
• Relevant health and safety qualification, such as NEBOSH, IOSH or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Strong understanding of construction health and safety legislation, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, incident investigations and toolbox talks.
• Data centre, mission-critical or large-scale industrial construction experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with site teams and subcontractors.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and improving site safety standards.

Package

• €70,000–€75,000 salary
• Accommodation provided
• Rotation arrangements
• Travel covered
• Living allowance on top