Health & Safety Advisor

Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor – Data Centre Construction
Location: Vienna, Austria
Employment Type: Contract or Permanent

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of a large-scale data centre construction project in Vienna. The role will work closely with the project Health & Safety Manager, construction teams and subcontractors to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance are maintained throughout all phases of the project.

This position is suited to a proactive H&S professional with experience in complex, high-risk construction environments, ideally within data centres, mission-critical facilities or major MEP-led projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of the project Health & Safety Management System.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with local legislation and project standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the site, engaging with supervisors, subcontractors and operatives.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments and permit-to-work documentation.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Monitor subcontractor H&S performance and intervene where standards are not being met.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, producing clear reports and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate H&S records and contribute to client and internal reporting requirements.
• Support emergency response planning and drills.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor on large-scale construction projects.
• Previous experience on data centre, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, energy or major infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of European and Austrian health & safety legislation.
• Competent in contractor management, inspections and incident investigation.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence site teams at all levels.
• Relevant health & safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, or European equivalent).
• English required; German language skills are highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile data centre project in Vienna.
• Long-term project duration with potential for follow-on work.
• Competitive salary or contract rate, depending on engagement type.
• Exposure to a fast-growing sector within mission-critical construction.