Health & Safety Specialist

SET Europa; Köln; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation opportunity

Housing/travel covered on temporary on

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

SET Europa is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist with a strong PRL background to join our client’s team in Germany. You will conduct pre-energization safety inspections and ensure regulatory compliance for electrical line projects.

The role requires 2–3 years in H&S/PRL within construction, and fluent German is mandatory. Willingness to relocate to Germany is essential, with long-term opportunities at Cologne operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL) covering all three specializations.
• 2–3 years of Health & Safety / PRL experience in construction.
• High level of German required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-energization health and safety inspections on electrical lines and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with occupational risk prevention regulations and site standards.
• Coordinate with construction and engineering teams to maintain safe environments.
• Support on-site safety procedures and project documentation.
• Participate in project assignments across Germany when required.

Skills

German language

Construction safety procedures

Site safety regulations

Health & Safety

Education

Master's degree in PRL (occupational risk prevention)

Job description

About

Our client is a global leader in the engineering and construction of large-scale industrial and energy infrastructure. With extensive experience in complex projects, their expansion focuses on developing facilities that are essential to the future of technology.

At this moment, our client is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist with a strong background in Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL) and experience within the construction industry to join their team in Germany. This role is ideal for professionals looking for an international opportunity and long-term career development within a dynamic engineering and construction environment.

ROLE

The selected candidate will be responsible for carrying out pre-energization inspections and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations prior to the commissioning of electrical lines and related infrastructure. The position will initially begin on a project in Iven, with long-term continuity expected at the company’s operational center in Cologne.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety inspections prior to the energization of electrical lines
• Ensure compliance with occupational risk prevention regulations and site safety standards
• Coordinate with construction and engineering teams to maintain safe working environments
• Support on-site safety procedures and documentation
• Participate in project-based assignments across Germany when required

Requirements

• Master’s degree in occupational risk Prevention (PRL) covering all three specializations
• Previous experience in construction companies is highly preferred
• 2–3 years of experience in Health & Safety / PRL roles
• Strong understanding of construction site safety procedures and regulations
• High level of German is mandatory
• Availability to relocate to Germany

What´s In It For You

• Long-term professional opportunity in Germany
• Relocation opportunity with international exposure for candidates based outside the Germany. For locally hired employees based in Cologne, candidates are expected to arrange their own permanent accommodation in the city, as it is the company’s main operational location.
• Housing and travel expenses covered for temporary on-site project assignments
• Company vehicle provided when required for project-related activities
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging infrastructure projects