2x HSE Lead

Kenton Black Limited; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single accommodation provided

Car pool available

Rotation: 10 days on / 4 days off

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is recruiting for two HSE Lead positions on a major data centre project in Frankfurt. You will lead HSE from site level, drive standards, and ensure compliance across the project with strong client interaction.

Excellent opportunity for senior HSE professionals with main contractor background and data centre experience, including coordinating with subcontractors and the client. Rotation applies, with a generous package and accommodation provided.

Qualifications

• Proven HSE experience within the data centre sector.
• Experience leading HSE at site level on major builds.
• Strong communication with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HSE activities across the project site.
• Develop, implement and maintain project HSE standards and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with German legislation, project requirements and client standards.
• Provide visible HSE leadership across the site.
• Manage and monitor HSE performance of subcontractors and site teams.
• Conduct inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Drive proactive safety initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with project management and construction teams.
• Act as key HSE liaison with client and stakeholders.
• Report on HSE performance, trends, risks and corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the project.

Skills

HSE experience

Data centre sector

Site leadership

Client-facing communication

Knowledge of German legislation

Job description

HSE Lead x2 | Major Data Centre | Frankfurt | €85–100k + €10–20k Allowance | Rotation

We are currently recruiting for 2 x HSE Leads to join a major international contractor on a large-scale data centre construction project in Frankfurt.

This is a site-based leadership position, with responsibility for overseeing HSE performance across the project and acting as a key point of contact between the contractor, client and wider project team.

The Opportunity

You’ll be responsible for leading HSE from a site level, driving standards, compliance and continuous improvement across a major data centre build.

This would suit an experienced HSE professional who has already worked on large-scale data centre projects for a main contractor and is comfortable operating at a senior site level with significant client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all HSE activities across the project site
• Develop, implement and maintain project HSE standards and procedures
• Ensure compliance with German legislation, project requirements and client standards
• Provide visible HSE leadership across the site
• Manage and monitor HSE performance of subcontractors and site teams
• Conduct inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Drive proactive safety initiatives and continuous improvement
• Work closely with project management and construction teams
• Act as a key HSE liaison with the client and other project stakeholders
• Report on HSE performance, trends, risks and corrective actions
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the project

About You

We are looking for candidates with:

• Proven HSE experience within the data centre sector – essential
• Main contractor background – essential
• Experience leading HSE at site/project level
• Strong knowledge of construction HSE practices
• Experience working with major subcontractors and project stakeholders
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to operate confidently within a fast-paced, high-pressure construction environment

Experience working with UK or Irish main contractors would be highly advantageous, although this is not essential.

Package

• €85,000–€100,000 basic salary
• €10,000–€20,000 allowance
• Single accommodation provided
• Car pool available
• 10 days on / 4 days off rotation

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a senior HSE leadership position on a major Frankfurt data centre project, working directly at site level with a major international contractor and client.

If you're an experienced Data Centre HSE Lead / HSE Manager from a main contractor background and looking for your next major European project, I'd be keen to hear from you.