Health & Safety Site Director (KU) - Norway

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Job Title: HSE Site Director (KU – Norway)

Location: Narvik, Norway
Project: Stargate Norway (Hyperscale Data Centre Development)

About Nscale

At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for Europe’s AI revolution; developing cutting-edge sovereign generative AI solutions, powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centres and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads.

The growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Nscale is positioned at the heart of this transformation — building the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation.

Nscale partner with the world’s most advanced AI technology providers, integrating next-gen compute hardware and GPU clusters in both partner and Nscale built facilities. This is an opportunity to join Nscale’s journey, play a key role in delivering transformative infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across Europe and beyond.

The Stargate Norway project is a flagship hyperscale development and represents one of Europe’s most advanced AI infrastructure builds.

Role Overview

Nscale is seeking a HSE Site Director (KU) to lead all health, safety, and environmental strategy and execution across the Stargate Norway project.

This is a statutory leadership role under Norwegian regulations, with full responsibility for coordinating HSE during the execution phase across all contractors and stakeholders on site.

You will provide top-level HSE leadership, governance, and assurance, setting the standard for safety performance on a complex, high-risk, multi-contractor hyperscale construction project. Leading a team of HSE Managers and advisors, you will ensure consistent application of best-in-class safety practices, regulatory compliance, and a proactive, prevention-led culture across the entire site.

This role requires a highly visible, authoritative leader capable of influencing at all levels—from site operatives to executive leadership—while operating with independence, credibility, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Statutory HSE Leadership (KU Role)

• Act as the formally appointed KU (Coordinator for Execution Phase) in accordance with Norwegian construction regulations
• Ensure effective coordination of HSE across all contractors, work packages, and interfaces
• Define and enforce the project-wide HSE framework, roles, responsibilities, and lines of control
• Ensure that risks arising from simultaneous activities (SIMOPS) are properly managed and controlled

2. Strategic HSE Direction & Governance

• Set and lead the overall HSE strategy for the Stargate Norway project
• Establish and maintain a robust HSE Management System aligned with Norwegian legislation, JV standards, and international best practice
• Provide independent assurance to Project Directors and JV leadership on HSE performance and risk exposure
• Lead high-level HSE reviews, reporting, and governance forums

3. Leadership of HSE Function

• Lead, mentor, and direct a team of HSE Managers and Advisors across the site
• Ensure clear accountability, consistency, and coverage across all work fronts
• Build a high-performing HSE team with strong site presence and influence
• Act as the escalation point for critical risks, incidents, and safety concerns

4. Risk Management & Incident Oversight

• Own the project-wide risk management framework for HSE
• Ensure systematic identification, assessment, and mitigation of high-risk activities (e.g. lifting, energisation, working at height, heavy civils)
• Lead oversight of serious incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and systemic corrective actions
• Monitor and act on leading and lagging indicators, driving continuous risk reduction

5. Contractor & Stakeholder Leadership

• Provide visible leadership across all contractors, setting clear expectations and standards
• Ensure consistent and rigorous application of HSE requirements across EPCs and subcontractors
• Engage proactively with Aker, Nscale leadership, regulators, and key stakeholders
• Lead cross-contractor safety alignment, learning, and performance improvement initiatives

6. Compliance & Regulatory Interface

• Ensure full compliance with Norwegian HSE legislation (Arbeidstilsynet) and all relevant EU directives
• Act as the primary interface with regulators and authorities on HSE matters
• Oversee audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting
• Ensure all required documentation, plans, and controls are in place and maintained

7. Culture, Behaviour & Continuous Improvement

• Drive a proactive, prevention-first safety culture across the project
• Champion behavioural safety, leadership engagement, and workforce participation
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on data, trends, and lessons learned
• Ensure learnings are captured and embedded for future Nscale developments

Who You Are

• 12–15+ years’ experience in HSE leadership on major construction or infrastructure projects
• Proven experience acting in a senior HSE leadership or director-level role on complex, multi-contractor sites
• Demonstrable experience (or readiness) to act as KU under Norwegian regulations
• Strong working knowledge of Norwegian HSE legislation and construction safety frameworks
• Background in hyperscale data centres, energy, oil & gas, or other high-risk environments (highly desirable)
• Certified to NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent, with relevant Norwegian/EU-aligned qualifications
• Deep expertise in risk management, SIMOPS, incident investigation, and safety systems
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to challenge, influence, and drive accountability at all levels
• Fluent in English; Norwegian strongly preferred

Key Attributes

• Authoritative and credible leader with gravitas on major project sites
• Highly visible, hands-on, and proactive
• Strong judgement under pressure in a high-risk, fast-paced environment
• Structured and data-driven, with a focus on prevention and system-level improvement
• Able to balance strategic oversight with operational detail

Why Join Nscale?

• Lead HSE for a flagship hyperscale AI infrastructure project in Europe
• Operate in a leadership role (KU) with real authority and impact
• Shape safety standards that will define Nscale’s future developments across Europe
• Join a high-growth company at the forefront of AI and sustainable data centre infrastructure
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career opportunities - freelance/contract also considered however

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