Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Blue Fox; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Fox is seeking an experienced Contract HSE Manager for a major data centre construction project in Berlin, Germany. You will oversee all HSE activities on site, ensuring compliance with German regulations and the client's HSE standards while driving a proactive safety culture across the project team.

You will lead incident investigations, deliver inductions and toolbox talks, and manage RAMS, risk assessments, and safe systems of work in coordination with subcontractors and construction

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HSE Manager on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of German HSE regulations and construction standards.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors on complex sites.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for client and team interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HSE activities on the data centre construction site.
• Implement and monitor the HSE management plan in line with project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with German HSE legislation and client standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and HSE reviews; drive improvements.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions; implement lessons learned.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety training for staff and subcontractors.
• Oversee RAMS and risk assessments; monitor high‑risk activities.

Skills

HSE Management

Construction HSE

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

NEBOSH

IOSH

Job description

Location: Berlin, Germany

Contract: Contract / Freelance

Client: General Contractor (GC)

We are seeking an experienced Contract HSE Manager to join a leading General Contractor on a major data centre construction project in Berlin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on HSE professional with experience delivering large-scale construction or mission-critical projects, who can take ownership of site Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance throughout the construction phase.

The Role

As Contract HSE Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all HSE activities on site, ensuring compliance with German legislation, project requirements and the client's internal HSE standards.

Working closely with the Project Director, Construction Managers, subcontractors and client representatives, you will drive a proactive safety culture and ensure the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HSE activities across the data centre construction site.
• Implement, maintain and monitor the project HSE management plan.
• Ensure compliance with applicable German HSE legislation, regulations and construction standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and HSE compliance reviews.
• Monitor subcontractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, reporting and corrective action processes.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing safety training.
• Identify potential risks and implement effective preventative measures.
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure safe systems of work, RAMS and risk assessments are implemented.
• Monitor high-risk activities including lifting operations, work at height, temporary works, electrical works and commissioning interfaces.
• Promote a positive, proactive and collaborative safety culture across the project.
• Provide regular HSE reporting and performance updates to senior project management.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an HSE Manager on large-scale construction projects.
• Previous experience working for a General Contractor (GC) is highly desirable.
• Data centre or mission-critical construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction HSE management and relevant German regulations.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors within a complex construction environment.
• Relevant HSE qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent).
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English is essential; German language skills would be advantageous.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure construction environment.

The Opportunity

• Contract opportunity based in Berlin, Germany.
• Opportunity to work with an established General Contractor.
• Immediate involvement in a large‑scale, technically complex project.