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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 the Frankfurt.

The Senior Health & Safey Manager provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment, quality and 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

Essential 

• 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 

Desirable 

• 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

Essential 

• 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 

Desirable 

• 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 

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities

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