​Safety Officer – Data Center Construction Projects

Location: Finland Department: HSE Employment Type: Full-time

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Vallum are currently looking for a dedicated Safety Officer to join our clients team and help ensure the safe and compliant delivery of large-scale data center construction projects. Working on site and reporting to the Senior Safety Manager, you will be an integral part of a structured, multidisciplinary EHS team that includes Junior Safety Officers, an EHS/Compliance Officer, and an Environmental & Sustainability Specialist.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining high safety standards, supporting regulatory compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture across all construction activities.

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Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety system implementation— Support the rollout and enforcement of the project’s HSE management systems

• Site compliance monitoring

  — Oversee daily site operations to ensure alignment with legislation, client requirements, and company standards.

• Safety inspections and audits— Conduct routine inspections, audits, and behavioral observations

• Hazard identification— Detect unsafe acts and conditions, and assist in implementing corrective and preventive measures

• Incident investigation

  — Participate in investigations and contribute to root cause analysis

• Risk assessment support— Assist with RAMS reviews and permit-to-work processes.

• Safety communication— Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefing

• Stakeholder collaboration

  — Work closely with site management, subcontractors, and the broader EHS team.

• Documentation management

  — Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date safety records

• Safety culture promotion

  —a strong safety-first mindset across the projects
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Previous experience in a construction safety role, ideally on large or complex projects

• Experience in data center, industrial, infrastructure, or mission‑critical environments is beneficial

• Strong understanding of construction safety legislation and industry best practices

• Proven ability to work effectively with subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams

• Clear, confident communication skills at all organizational levels

• Proactive, structured, and hands-on approach to site safety

• Fluency in English required; Finnish language skills are an advantage

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What We offer

• A key position on technically advanced, high‑profile data center construction projects

• A well‑structured EHS organization with clear reporting lines and strong support

• Collaboration with experienced safety, compliance, and sustainability professional

• Competitive salary and benefits package