Health and Safety Officer

PE Global (UK); Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights covered

Accommodation covered

Transport covered

Job summary

PE Global (UK) is seeking a permanent full-time Health and Safety Officer to work on site in Frankfurt, Germany. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing compliance with health and safety regulations, developing safety plans, and managing safety interventions.

Ideal applicants will have at least 3 years of experience in environmental health and safety within large construction sites, along with strong communication skills. Competitive accommodation and transportation are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in data centre construction projects is desired.
• Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation.
• Ability to manage all environmental, health, and safety issues on site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project compliance with Safety Management system.
• Develop construction stage plans and carry out H&S reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Data centre construction experience

Relevant qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety

3 years' experience in environmental, health and safety

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety

Job description

Health and Safety Officer – Frankfurt

We are looking for a permanent full‑time Health and Safety Officer to work on site in Frankfurt, Germany. The successful candidate will work a rotational shift roster; all flights, accommodation and transport are fully covered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee that projects comply with the Safety Management system.
• Develop construction stage plans.
• Carry out H&S reporting and analysis of various metrics.
• Keep the senior management appraised of H&S department work progress.
• Ensure compliance to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation.
• Ensure compliance to the client’s PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
• Oversee and support the development of method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action, and H&S permits to work.
• Oversee compliance with the project execution plans.
• Ensure that good safety practices are managed & maintained across the group.
• Oversee ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments and control of hazardous substances.
• Ensure that safety interventions are completed & registered.
• Carry out regular site audits and inspections, document results and follow up on any corrective actions.
• Maintain records of statutory inspections and ensure adequate documentation is available for the same.
• Adopt a proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
• Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
• Ensure that the induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained.
• Ensure that project PPE is resourced & available.
• Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to project management team.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in data centre construction projects is desired.
• Relevant qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety.
• 3 years’ experience of environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
• Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation.
• Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
• Strong communication & computer skills, as well as ability to maintain reporting databases and associated documentation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.