German Speaking HSE Manager
Job Summary
- Location: Berlin & Brandenburg Germany (100% On-Site / Field-Based within the region)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation:gross p.a. Company Car Performance Bonus
- Experience Required: 3 years
- Language Requirements: German (C2 / Native level required)
We are a specialized Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) consultancy dedicated to safeguarding workers across diverse construction and industrial projects. Operating regionally across Berlin and Brandenburg we deliver pragmatic highly technical solutions and foster partnership-led strategies to build genuine sustainable safety culturesmoving well beyond basic compliance checklists.
We are seeking a proactive SiGeKo / HSE Manager / Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit to deliver expert occupational safety services lead regional field operations and act as a trusted advisor to our growing client base.
In this dynamic field-focused role you will deliver comprehensive technical safety consulting to clients in full accordance with the German Occupational Health and Safety Act (ASiG) and DGUV Regulation 2. You will partner closely with client representatives site owners contractors and specialized plannersconducting rigorous site audits attending planning forums and driving proactive incident-prevention strategies across industrial and construction environments.
Based out of our regional Berlin/Brandenburg hub this position offers significant operational independence direct portfolio ownership flat hierarchy access to leadership and an attractive benefits package including a dedicated company car.
- Provide expert occupational safety consulting and technical guidance in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ASiG) and DGUV Regulation 2.
- Serve as a central advisor to clients developers contractors and engineering teams on all topics relating to health protection accident prevention and workplace safety.
- Guide and assist clients in compiling comprehensive risk assessments (Gefährdungsbeurteilungen) and operational safety instructions (Betriebsanweisungen).
- Represent HSE interests actively in key construction alignment and project planning meetings.
- Execute structured regular safety inspections (Sicherheitsbegehungen) and SGU audits across active construction environments.
- Assess physical site conditions enforce safety protocols and verify strict adherence to statutory regulatory standards.
- Perform root-cause investigations for workplace incidents accidents and near-misses formulating actionable corrective and preventive measures.
- Design refine and lead safety briefings technical instructions and safety training sessions for client personnel.
- Maintain clear collaborative communications with local site managers and project stakeholders to champion a positive active safety culture.
- Mandatory Credentials: Certified qualification as an Occupational Safety Specialist (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit) and Safety and Health Protection Coordinator (Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator / SiGeKo).
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on professional experience in occupational safety construction HSE management or related technical safety fields.
- Language Proficiency: C2 / Native-level German fluency (written and spoken) to handle complex technical documentation and regulatory communications effortlessly.
- Mobility & Physical Aptitude: Valid Class B drivers license willingness to undertake regional field assignments and physical capability for active construction site inspections.
- Working Style: Self-motivated hands-on and highly organized with an autonomous approach to managing client sites.
- Academic degree in engineering or an accredited Meister / Techniker background supported by formal safety certifications.
- Deep specialized background in German construction site safety regulations and project oversight.
- Autonomy & Impact: Work within an agile close-knit team that values quick decision-making and empowers individual initiative.
- Portfolio Ownership: Manage your own assigned client accounts enjoying high operational freedom and room for creative problem-solving.
- Attractive Package: Competitive base salary (p.a.) complemented by a full-use company car and performance bonus structure.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 30 days of paid annual vacation to support rest and personal time.
- Regional Focus: Work exclusively within the Berlin/Brandenburg areaeliminating long-distance travel and mandatory overnight stays.
- Flat Hierarchies: Direct open exchange with company leadership ensuring your efforts and achievements gain immediate recognition.
About Company
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