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John Sisk & Son

Builds data centers and infrastructure in Europe

Senior EHS Advisor

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKristiansand, NorwayNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A third-level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or equivalent is required.
  • At least 5 years of site-based EHS experience on construction, MEP, electrical, or industrial projects is required.
  • Thorough understanding of current EHS legislation, COSHH, permit-to-work systems, and safe-switching practices for LV/MV/HV environments is required.
  • A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is required.
  • Proven experience leading root-cause investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions is required.
  • Strong written and verbal skills are required, including the ability to present to senior management and influence contractors and project teams.
  • Competence with MS Office and EHS reporting systems, including maintaining accurate audit and training records, is required.
  • The candidate should be proactive, decisive, resilient, methodical, attentive to detail, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and improve project EHS plans, procedures, RAMS, and PSCS documentation to meet legislative, client, and Sensori standards.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and administrative audits, document findings, and drive corrective and preventive actions through to closure.
  • Lead risk assessments, COSHH reviews, and method-statement development; ensure controls are implemented and monitored.
  • Review and approve permits to work, LOTO, and safe-switching documentation for LV/MV/HV activities where applicable.
  • Lead root-cause investigations for accidents and near misses, produce reports, and implement corrective actions.
  • Review and approve subcontractor RAMS, monitor specialist contractor compliance, and enforce Sensori EHS expectations on site.
  • Coordinate EHS training records with the Training Department; deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and targeted coaching.
  • Maintain compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and relevant local regulations, and keep practices current with regulatory changes.
  • Implement waste reduction, recycling, and pollution-prevention measures; monitor environmental performance and statutory inspections.
  • Prepare monthly EHS reports and project KPIs for SMT, and present trends, risks, and improvement plans.
  • Act as the on-site EHS point of contact for clients, certifying bodies, and internal stakeholders; represent Sensori at site EHS forums.
  • Capture lessons learned, update procedures, and lead initiatives to reduce incidents, rework, and regulatory exposure.
  • Travel to project sites to perform audits, lead investigations, and support delivery; provide occasional extended site presence during critical phases such as switching, energisation, and commissioning.
  • Deliver project EHS plans, approved RAMS/PSCS, audit reports, incident investigation reports, training records, monthly KPI packs, and updated Safety File documentation.
  • Work toward reducing LTIs and RIDDOR-reportable incidents, improving audit closure time and on-time corrective-action closure, and maintaining compliance with statutory inspections and contractor RAMS.
  • Support safer sites, fewer repeat incidents, auditable compliance at handover, and environmental improvements in waste reduction and recycling.
  • Report to the Head of EHS and work closely with Project Managers, Site Supervisors, QA/QC, commissioning teams, and subcontractors.
  • Act as Sensori’s visible EHS ambassador on projects, balancing enforcement with coaching to embed a “Right First Time” culture.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in data centre, pharmaceutical, or power sectors is advantageous.
  • ISO 45001/ISO 14001 lead auditor or practitioner qualifications are desirable.

About the Company

John Sisk & Son

Builds data centers and infrastructure in Europe

John Sisk & Son builds commercial buildings and infrastructure for clients across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, including data centers, laboratories and transport projects. It earns revenue from construction and engineering contracts, covering early planning, construction and interior fit-out as well as ongoing maintenance. Its VisionBuilt business designs, manufactures and installs steel frames offsite, while its specialist rail businesses maintain networks and handle electrification. Sisk also runs an internal design consultancy and carries out building remediation, retrofits and refurbishment. Founded in Cork in 1859, it is headquartered at Citywest in Dublin.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Dublin 24, Ireland
Founded
1859

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