Health And Safety Consultant

DARA PEOPLE LTD.; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DARA People is seeking a qualified Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) to represent the client on a refurbishment at an existing logistics facility near Düsseldorf. You will act as the client's SiGeKO, perform daily site inspections, and drive corrective actions to sustain safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years in construction H&S/CDM coordination, fluent German and English, and solid knowledge of German safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years construction H&S / CDM coordination experience.
• Fluent German and English, written and spoken.
• Strong knowledge of German construction H&S regulations.
• Existing right to work in Germany - no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client's formally appointed SiGeKo.
• Conduct daily inspections, identify risks and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor and challenge the general contractor's H&S performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable German construction safety requirements.
• Complete weekly online reporting and client deliverables.
• Build productive contractor relationships while maintaining firm safety standards.

Skills

German language

English language

CDM experience

Safety leadership

Education

SiGeKo qualification

Job description

€500 per day or €65k salaried. One site in Düsseldorf. A client-side SiGeKo appointment on a logistics refurbishment running through to 2029.

Take ownership of site safety coordination, work directly with the general contractor and have the authority to challenge unsafe practices. This is a hands-on role for an experienced SiGeKo who knows how to maintain standards without creating unnecessary conflict.

The opportunity

DARA People is recruiting a qualified Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) to represent the client on a refurbishment project at an existing logistics facility, approximately 30 minutes from Düsseldorf Airport.

What you'll be doing:

• Act as the client's formally appointed SiGeKo.
• Conduct daily inspections, identify risks and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor and challenge the general contractor's H&S performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable German construction safety requirements.
• Complete weekly online reporting and client deliverables.
• Build productive contractor relationships while maintaining firm safety standards.

What you'll need

• Minimum 5 years' construction H&S / CDM coordination experience.
• Fluent German and English, written and spoken.
• Strong knowledge of German construction H&S regulations.
• Confidence to challenge unsafe working practices and hold contractors accountable.
• Existing right to work in Germany - no sponsorship available.

Working arrangements

• €500/day freelance or €65,000/year salaried.
• Full-time, on-site, Monday to Friday.
• Immediate start, with the project scheduled to finish 30 June 2029.

Best-Fit Candidates / Useful Matching Context

Particularly relevant to qualified SiGeKo / Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator professionals working in construction HSE, industrial refurbishment, logistics facilities, warehouses or operational-site projects.

Relevant backgrounds include client-side construction safety, general contractors, engineering consultancies and construction management organisations. Adjacent titles include HSE Coordinator, Construction Safety Coordinator, EHS Advisor and H&S Manager, provided candidates hold the required SiGeKo qualification.