Senior EHS Officer

Instrotec Ltd; Dresden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Travel arrangements

Career progression

Job summary

Instrotec is seeking a Senior Site EHS Officer to join the Dresden project team, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards on a high‑tech build. You will drive safety culture, conduct inspections, and coordinate with management, subcontractors and clients to deliver safe, compliant work.

The role offers rapid exposure to international projects, with a focus on German and international safety legislation, RAMS reviews, and proactive incident prevention, reporting, and improvement actions.

Qualifications

• Requires relevant health & safety qualification (NEBOSH / IOSH / equivalent preferred).
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and legislation.
• Willingness to work in fast-paced international project environments.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture across the project.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Support development and monitoring of project-specific Health & Safety plans.
• Assist with incident investigations, reporting and corrective action tracking.
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and workforce communications.
• Monitor safe working practices across all construction activities.

Skills

Health & safety management

Leadership

Communication

Education

NEBOSh / IOSH qualification

Job description

Location: Dresden, Germany

Site EHS Officer (Senior Level)

Location

Dresden, Germany

Project

New Build Semiconductor Facility

Employment Type

Full-Time | Immediate & Upcoming Start Dates

About Instrotec

Instrotec is a leading engineering and construction services provider, delivering high-quality solutions to clients across a range of sectors including data centres, life sciences, industrial, and high-tech construction projects.

Due to continued growth and the expansion of our project portfolio in Germany, we are currently seeking experienced a Senior EHS Officer to join our site team in Dresden. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic international project environment, working with a highly skilled team delivering complex engineering and construction projects to the highest standards of safety and quality

The Role

As a Senior Site EHS Officer, you will be responsible for supporting and implementing Instrotec's Health & Safety standards on site, ensuring compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and relevant German and international safety legislation.

We are seeking candidates at Senior levels, offering opportunities for experienced Safety Professionals.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture, supporting site teams, and ensuring that all works are carried out safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture across the project.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Identify potential hazards and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of project-specific Health & Safety plans.
• Assist with incident investigations, reporting, and corrective action tracking.
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and workforce communications.
• Monitor safe working practices across all construction activities.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and client representatives on safety matters.
• Maintain accurate safety records, documentation, and reports.
• Review RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements) and ensure effective implementation on site.
• Assist with compliance reporting and safety performance metrics.

Requirements

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH / IOSH / equivalent preferred).
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and legislation.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced site environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop within an international project setting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, or high-tech projects.
• Experience working within an international project environment.
• Knowledge of German Health & Safety requirements is advantageous.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical installation projects is beneficial.
• German language skills are advantageous but not essential.

What Instrotec Offers

• Opportunity to work on a prestigious international project in Dresden, Germany.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Accommodation support / travel arrangements (where applicable).
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
• Exposure to complex engineering and construction projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work with a highly experienced project team.