Freelance Senior HSE Manager - Pipeline Construction

ewi Recruitment; Hannover; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A recruitment firm is seeking a Freelance Senior HSE Manager for a major hydrogen pipeline project in Northern Germany. The role involves leading all HSE activities, ensuring compliance with German and EU regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture among contractors. Candidates should have over 10 years of HSE experience in the energy sector, a relevant HSE qualification, and strong communication skills in English and German. Competitive rates offered for a contract lasting 12 to 24 months.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years' HSE experience in senior roles on major energy projects.
• Recognised HSE qualification required.
• Excellent communication skills; English essential, German preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead Health, Safety & Environmental activities on a hydrogen pipeline project.
• Manage project HSE plan and procedures.
• Oversee construction safety and compliance.

Kenntnisse

HSE experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of German HSE regulations

Hydrogen, gas, petrochemical expertise

Ausbildung

NEBOSH / Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Freelance Senior HSE Manager - Pipeline Construction (North Germany)

Role Summary

Lead all Health, Safety & Environmental activities on a major hydrogen transmission pipeline project. Provide on‑site HSE leadership, ensure regulatory compliance (German HSE laws, DGUV, BImSchG, EU standards), and drive a strong safety culture across EPC contractors and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the project HSE plan and procedures.
• Lead risk assessments, HAZID, audits, inspections, and behavioural safety.
• Oversee construction safety (trenching, welding, hydrotesting, heavy plant).
• Support hydrogen‑specific process safety and emergency response planning.
• Ensure compliance with German and EU regulations; liaise with authorities.
• Lead incident investigations and deliver HSE reporting/KPIs.
• Assess contractor competence and deliver HSE training/inductions.

Requirements

• 10+ years' HSE experience, including senior roles on major energy or pipeline projects.
• Strong background in hydrogen, gas, petrochemical, or hazardous environments.
• Recognised HSE qualification (NEBOSH / Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit / equivalent).
• Solid knowledge of German HSE regulations and EU standards.
• Excellent communication skills; English essential, German preferred.

Contract Details

• Freelance
• Location: Northern Germany with site and office presence
• Duration: 12 - 24 months
• Travel required across project corridor
• Rate: Competitive rate based on experience

For more information please contact Marcus Mitchell at ewi recruitment at [e-mail]

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