Health and Safety Manager

Our client, a leading European construction and engineering company with multiple projects across Europe is currently seeking a Health & Safety Manager (German speaking) to work with their Life Science team in Berlin.

The Senior Health & Safey Manager provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment,qualityand wellbeing standards are applied consistently on site.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Lead and manage the health and safety function on assigned projects
• Provide advice and direction to project managers, engineers and supervisors on safety requirements
• Ensure safety is embedded in planning, delivery and close-out stages of the project

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures
• Lead the development and review of project safety plans, risk assessments and method statements
• Carry out regular inspections, audits and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and provide support where required

Culture and Engagement

• Promote a culture of safety through visible leadership and engagement with project teams
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and training sessions to staff and subcontractors
• Encourage open communication on safety issues and ensure lessons learned are shared

Reporting and Assurance

• Prepare and present regular safety reports to project and business unit leadership
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, near misses and corrective actions
• Support the BU Head of Safety in ensuring consistency of reporting and performance tracking

Experience

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice in construction
• Proven experience in managing health and safety on large construction projects
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to engage all levels of staff
• Excellent organisational, reporting and communication skills
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risks in dynamic project environments
• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or on complex infrastructure, life sciences or data centre projects
• Familiarity with digital tools for safety reporting and performance tracking
• Knowledge of occupational health and behavioural safety initiatives

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety
• Professional membership of IOSH or equivalent body
• Demonstrated experience in managing safety teams or site-based safety professionals
• Postgraduate qualification in health and safety, risk management or related discipline
• Additional training in behavioural safety or leadership coaching
• Experience in environmental and sustainability aspects of project delivery