HSE Lead

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Desapex is digital engineering company working towards digital technology integration in the AEC industry to improve the Design, Construction, Operation & Facility Management practices of the Built Environment.

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The HSE Lead is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing the Health, Safety, and Environment Management System across the data centre construction programme, ensuring a zero-harm culture and compliance with all applicable legislation, standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the project HSE Management Plan, procedures, and safe systems of work

  • Lead site HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and HSE awareness programmes for all site personnel

  • Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits, and risk assessment reviews

  • Investigate incidents, near-misses, and unsafe acts, and drive corrective and preventive actions

  • Review and approve subcontractor RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements) for all high-risk activities

  • Manage the permit-to-work system for confined spaces, hot works, electrical isolation, and working at height

  • Ensure compliance with local health and safety legislation and client HSE standards

  • Maintain HSE statistics, KPI dashboards, and incident registers

  • Interface with the client HSE team, regulatory authorities, and third-party HSE auditors

  • Lead emergency response planning, fire drills, and emergency preparedness activities

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction HSE management and applicable legislation

  • NEBOSH Diploma or Certificate (or national equivalent) — required

  • Experience implementing and auditing ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS on construction projects

  • Strong knowledge of high-risk activities including working at height, confined spaces, and electrical safety

  • Permit-to-work system management and implementation experience

  • Experience conducting formal incident investigations and root cause analysis (RCA)

  • Familiarity with client HSE management systems specific to data centre or industrial environments

  • Strong leadership and communication skills to drive a positive HSE culture across the workforce

Role Details

  • Location: Finland (International Deployment)

  • Contract Type: Fixed-term Contract / Permanent

  • Experience: 8–12 years

  • Reports To: Project Manager

  • Industry Preference: Data Centre | Industrial | Mission-Critical Facilities

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