Senior Health & Safety Advisor | Western Germany | €100K Package + Flights & Accommodation

Location: Western Germany

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client has established itself as one of the Northwest of Ireland's leading civil engineering contractors, employing over three hundred staff across a range of specialist trades. With a proven record delivering complex infrastructure projects including pipelines, treatment plants, reservoirs and water storage systems throughout Ireland, the company has experienced significant growth across the Energy, Power, Utilities and Data Centre sectors both in Ireland and mainland Europe.

Due to continued expansion into international markets, they are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to take ownership of all Health, Safety and Environmental activities on a major €30M project in Western Germany, overseeing a workforce of up to sixty personnel.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious HSE professional looking to join a growing contractor delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Promote and drive a positive safety culture across all site operations.
Advise and support management, supervisors, and operatives on all HSE matters.
Ensure compliance with local legislation, company policies, and client requirements.
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations.
Lead toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings.
Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe acts, implementing corrective actions.
Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to site safety requirements.
Compile HSE reports, KPI data and project safety statistics.
Manage permit-to-work systems and high-risk activities.
Support emergency response planning and preparedness exercises.
Work closely with project teams to identify risks and implement preventative measures.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practice across the project.

Requirements

Minimum 4-5 years' experience in a Safety Advisor, Senior Safety Advisor, EHS Advisor or HSE Advisor role.
Proven experience on Heavy Civils, Utilities, Infrastructure, Energy, Data Centre, or Large Construction Projects.
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and site management systems.
Experience conducting audits, inspections, investigations, and risk assessments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Relevant Health & Safety qualification (Diploma or Degree preferred).
Full driving licence.
Ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary project team.
Willingness to work in Germany on site full time.

What is on Offer?

Permanent international role with a secure and expanding contractor
Circa €100,000 package including flights and accommodation
Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
Exposure to major international Energy, Infrastructure and Data Centre projects
Opportunity to play a key leadership role in project HSE delivery

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