Environment Health Safety Lead · Hybrid

Location:

Region: Berlin
Country: Germany

Role:

  • Industry: Engineering
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 30/06/2026
Job Reference: 26051436

Environment Health Safety Lead · Hybrid

Job Title: HSE Lead Hyperscale Data Centre

Location: Berlin, Germany (On‑site / Hybrid)

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Duration: 24 months

Start Date: As soon as possible

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HSE Lead to support the delivery of a large Hyperscale Data Centre project in Berlin. The HSE Lead will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and enforcing Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across the site, working closely with the client, main contractor, and subcontractors.

This is a senior, site‑focused role, requiring strong visibility on site, hands‑on leadership, and the ability to operate effectively within a complex, fast‑paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the HSE Lead for the project, representing the client’s HSE expectations on site
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the Project HSE Management Plan in line with German regulations and client standards
  • Ensure full compliance with:
  • German HSE legislation
  • Project‑specific and client HSE requirements
  • Contractor and subcontractor safety systems
  • Lead and coordinate all HSE activities across multiple workstreams, including:
  • Civil and structural works
  • MEP installations
  • Fit‑out and commissioning phases
  • Conduct regular site inspections, safety walks, audits, and compliance checks
  • Review and approve:
  • Risk assessments (Gefährdungsbeurteilungen)
  • Method statements
  • Permit‑to‑work documentation
  • Monitor contractor performance, identify non‑conformances, and ensure timely corrective actions
  • Lead incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis
  • Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site inductions
  • Prepare and submit HSE reports, statistics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to the client
  • Actively promote a strong safety culture across the project
  • Interface with local authorities, inspectors, and client representatives as required

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an HSE Lead or Senior HSE Manager on large construction projects
  • Data centre experience or experience on complex, high‑value technical projects (hyperscale, mission‑critical, industrial, energy) is strongly preferred
  • In‑depth knowledge of German HSE regulations and construction safety standards
  • Strong experience managing HSE across multiple contractors and subcontractors
  • Relevant HSE qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent European qualification)
  • Ability to operate effectively in a site‑based, fast‑track construction environment
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Fluent or professional working level English (German is a strong advantage)
  • Eligible to work in Germany (EU citizenship or valid right to work)

Working Pattern

  • Primarily site‑based in Berlin, with limited hybrid or remote flexibility depending on project phase

Why This Role

  • Long‑term, stable 2‑year freelance contract
  • High‑profile hyperscale data centre project
  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of mission‑critical infrastructure delivery

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Our Three Pillars of Training

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Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
Ran by our head of L&D this programme is designed to support junior managers as they start their management career. This involves things like personal branding, time management and ends in a business plan which is presented to members of the Exec board and senior management team.

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She now leads our Learning and Development programme, transferring the knowledge and wisdom she learnt as a recruiter to the new generation of talent.

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