Health & Safety Manager – Data Centre Project Location:
Massen-Niederlausitz (site-based) Employment:
Full-time Reports to:
Project Director / Head of HSE (Germany)
Strong Market Salary Accomodation, Car, Pension, Healthcare
Role Purpose The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and implementing project-wide HSE strategies for large-scale data centre construction project in Massen. The role ensures compliance with German legislation, EU regulations, client HSE requirements, and main-contractor safety management systems. The HSE Manager acts as the key site authority on safety, promoting a proactive safety culture across all phases of construction including civil, structural, MEP, commissioning, and handover. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Governance Develop and implement the Project Health & Safety Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and risk management strategies in line with German legislation requirements. Serve as the project’s primary HSE contact for the client, local authorities, subcontractors, and corporate HSE leadership. Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and reporting processes, ensuring corrective actions are followed through. Compliance & Standards Ensure Compliance with German Health and Safety standards EU Directives related to construction and worker protection ISO 45001 and company HSE management system Coordinate mandatory notifications and regulatory engagements (e.g., AT inspections, audits). Risk Management Oversee and review risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), Safe Plans of Action, and task-specific risk controls for all contractors. Facilitate hazard identification, trend analysis, and proactive risk interventions to prevent incidents. Lead regular site safety walks, inspections, and audits. Site Operations Support Manage the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning activities. Coordinate Construction Design & Management (CDM-like) roles as required under Danish regulation (Client Advisor, Health & Safety Coordinator, etc.). Ensure control of high-risk operations, including: Lifting operations, Hot works, Confined spaces, Energised work / LOTO, Temporary works, Heavy plant & equipment, Work at height, Commissioning and integrated testing Training & Culture Development Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, HSE awareness programs, and safety leadership training for supervisors. Foster a culture of safety ownership across all site teams and subcontractors. Independently influence management and workforce to adopt safe behaviours and practices. Reporting Produce weekly and monthly HSE reports, KPI dashboards, and client H&S deliverables. Track and analyse leading and lagging indicators. Maintain accurate documentation including safety files, inspection records, and training logs.
Essential Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. NEBOSH Diploma
or equivalent recognised international HSE qualification. Minimum
5–8 years’ HSE leadership experience
with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor. Proven track record managing HSE for
large-scale data centres, industrial facilities, hyperscale tech projects, or complex MEP-heavy construction. Demonstrated experience working under
German construction safety legislation
(experience in German is strongly preferred). Strong knowledge of high-risk activities and PTW systems on complex industrial projects. Fluency in
German and English