Environment, Health and Safety Manager · On-Site

Location:

Region: Frankfurt
Country: Germany

Role:

  • Industry: Engineering
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: On-Site
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 30/09/2026
Job Reference: HCTCKH22

Environment, Health and Safety Manager · On-Site

A Tier 1 main contractor is delivering a large-scale hyperscale data centre in the Frankfurt metro area and requires an experienced freelance HSE Manager to take ownership of health, safety and environmental delivery on site for the next 12 months.

This is a hands-on, site-based role on one of the region's most active mission-critical construction programmes. You'll be the safety authority on the ground — setting the standard, driving a proactive safety culture, and keeping a fast-moving, multi-contractor site compliant and incident-free.

 

The Role

Reporting to the Project Director, you will own the HSE function across the construction phase — from site setup through fit-out and commissioning — managing subcontractor compliance, statutory requirements and client EHS expectations on a live data centre build.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all HSE activity on site, embedding a zero-harm culture across every trade and subcontractor.
  • Develop, implement and audit method statements, risk assessments (RAMS) and safe systems of work.
  • Own the permit-to-work system, including high-risk activities — working at height, electrical (LV/HV), lifting operations and confined spaces.
  • Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks, inductions and site safety walks.
  • Investigate incidents, near-misses and non-conformances; drive root-cause analysis and close-out of corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, client EHS standards and German construction safety law.
  • Interface with the client, main contractor and subcontractor H&S teams to maintain a single, aligned safety standard.
  • Maintain HSE documentation, KPI reporting and audit readiness throughout the programme.

Essential Requirements

  • Proven HSE Manager experience on data centre / mission-critical construction projects — this is non-negotiable.
  • EU passport / full right to work in Germany (no sponsorship available).
  • Recognised H&S qualification — NEBOSH (International Diploma or General Certificate), IOSH or equivalent.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and international EHS best practice.
  • Strong track record managing subcontractors and multiple trades on large, fast-paced sites.
  • Able to commit to a 12-month, site-based contract in Frankfurt.

Advantageous

  • Familiarity with the German construction safety framework — Baustellenverordnung (BaustellV), SiGeKo coordination, DGUV/BG requirements.
  • SCC / SGU certification.
  • German language (working proficiency) — the working language on site is English.
  • Prior experience delivering for a hyperscale or colocation operator (large-scale FLAP-D projects).

Contract Details

  • Location: Frankfurt, Germany (fully site-based)
  • Duration: 12 months (strong likelihood of extension)
  • Type: Freelance / contract
  • Rate: €1200 Per day
  • Start: ASAP

 

If you are interested in this role, apply below or send your CV to contact@g2recruitment.com

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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L&D Team

We are very lucky that g2 recruitment see Learning and Development as a vital part of a consultants journey which is why we have 4 people in the team who you will work very closely with from day 1 in your career. The team are on hand to guide you through your career at all levels and provide extra support working closely with the management team to give all consultants the best chance of success.  

Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
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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Head of Learning & Development

Jaz joined g2 Recruitment in 2013.

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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Learning and Development Consultant

Imani joined g2 Recruitment in 2022.

His role involves developing individuals in all areas of the business, varying from inducting and onboarding consultants to working with them 1 to 1 to identify areas of development.  He aids with growth of L&D across the business, watching consultants experience and develop.

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Learning and Development Consultant

Meghan joined g2 in 2023 as an L&D consultant, Working in recruitment for 6 years, her role is to  help consultants at all levels to upskill and focus on development points. This could be anything from sales calls or candidate calls to organisation improvements.

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Systems & Academy Trainer

Kane joined g2 in April 2023 as an Academy & Systems Trainer.

His role involves teaching the consultants that are new to the company the foundations of recruitment and our systems before then helping them to upskill in areas specific to each consultant. Working closely with different consultants and watching them implement the feedback, apply it, and then benefit off the back of it.

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