Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job title: Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Company: G2 Recruitment


Job description: Job Title: Freelance HSE Manager – Steel Structure Warehouse ProjectLocation: Zweibrücken, GermanyIndustry: Construction / Warehousing / Steel StructuresEmployment Type: Contract / Full-time – 18 MonthsLanguages Required: Fluent in German and EnglishAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager to join our team for a warehouse construction project in Zweibrücken, Germany. The project involves the erection and commissioning of large-scale steel structures, and the HSE Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of all on-site activities.Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor HSE policies, procedures, and systems in line with local German regulations and EU safety directives.
• Ensure site-wide compliance with occupational health and safety legislation specific to steel structural works and warehouse construction.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections across all phases of the project.
• Lead incident investigations and develop corrective/preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide HSE training and toolbox talks to workforce, subcontractors, and site personnel.
• Collaborate closely with project management, engineering teams, and subcontractors to ensure safety is integrated into all activities.
• Maintain and report on site HSE metrics and ensure continuous improvement of safety performance.
• Liaise with local authorities and inspectors as required.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the site.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an HSE role on construction projects, preferably with steel structures.
• In-depth knowledge of German HSE regulations (e.g., DGUV, ArbSchG, BetrSichV).
• Proven track record of managing HSE in high-risk environments such as structural steel erection or large warehouse builds.
• Fluent in German (spoken and written) and proficient in English.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Relevant HSE certifications (e.g., SiGeKo, NEBOSH, SCC) are a plus.

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

Expected salary:

Location: Zweibrücken, Rheinland-Pfalz

Job date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:09:33 GMT

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