Occupational Safety Specialist for Industrial Construction, Southeast Finland

Job description

Are you an experienced occupational safety professional in a construction site environment? This role could be for you!

We are looking for an occupational safety professional for industrial construction in the Southeast Finland region.

The position is located within our Southern Finland commercial construction unit. In addition to data centers, we build, for example, industrial sites, commercial premises, schools, hospitals, and renovation construction projects.

Our recent projects include, for example, the Koskela tram depot in Helsinki, a renovation project in Helsinki Meilahti, several data centers, and the Firdo office building in Pasila.

Your role as our occupational safety specialist

You will be responsible for the quality of occupational safety planning at your assigned construction site with a solution-oriented and collaborative approach, in cooperation with another occupational safety specialist. You will monitor and guide that the planned safety measures are implemented according to the objectives. With your excellent interpersonal skills, you will ensure that identified deficiencies are corrected. You will measure, observe, and document the state of occupational safety and report on the implementation in accordance with Skanska's operating model and the client's requirements.

You will guide the construction site toward safe, healthy, and environmentally efficient operations and participate in proactive work to prevent accidents and environmental damage.

You will participate in managing construction site routines as part of the construction site organization.

Join our expert team!

You will become part of a low-hierarchy and professional group where you, your expertise, and your work are valued, and where successes are shared. In our demanding projects, your expertise will deepen towards more responsible roles at the next level. You will play an important role in ensuring the safety and smoothness of our work.

Also, explore Skanska's benefits on our career pages.

What do we hope from you?

strong experience in occupational safety management on construction sites

we value previous experience in construction site supervisory roles

comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety legislation in a construction site environment

qualifications equivalent to occupational safety manager training

readiness to produce smooth text effectively and excellent IT skills

good working proficiency in English

excellent interpersonal skills and a solution-oriented attitude

making our values your own.

Come join us in building a better society. With us, your work will leave a legacy!

More information and application instructions

For more information about the position, contact Skanska Site Manager Arttu Kaunismäki (0400 466 287, arttu.kaunismaki@skanska.fi ).

Please apply for the position by 8.9.2026 via the link below, and also attach your CV. However, please do not wait until the final application date, as we will begin discussions during the application period. Talk to you soon!

Summary in English

We are hiring an Occupational Safety Professional for Industrial Construction Projects in Southeast Finland. You will be responsible for the quality of occupational safety planning on your designated construction site, monitoring and guiding the implementation of planned safety measures and ensuring that identified deficiencies are addressed and corrected promptly.

We expect strong experience in safety management on construction sites, previous experience in site supervision or construction management roles is considered an advantage. In addition we value comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety legislation and qualifications equivalent to Occupational Safety Manager training. Furthermore we value ability to produce clear and effective written documentation efficiently, excellent digital and IT skills, proficient communication skills in English, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with a solution-oriented attitude.

Further Information and How to Apply

For more information about the position, please contact:

Arttu Kaunismäki Construction Manager Tel. +358 400 466 287 Email: arttu.kaunismaki@skanska.fi

Please submit your application, including your CV and salary expectations, via the application link no later than 8th of September 2026.

We look forward to hearing from you!