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Our client, is a leading international construction and engineering company with multiple projects across Europe. They are seeking a German-speaking Safety officer to join their life science team in Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example
• Provide sound and industry leading advice to project stakeholders.
• Carry out audits/inspections of workplaces at a frequency as coached by the BU HSE Manager. Attend sites following accidents/incidents and assist with the investigation. In the
• absence of the Project Director or HSE Manager lead the investigation.
• Liaise with enforcement authorities if they attend site to investigate following an incident.
• Assist the HSE Manager in preparation of a Health and Safety report for the BU MDat applicable intervals.
• Alert the HSE Manager if there is reason to believe there will be a period of inadequate cover for Health and Safety.
• In absence of HSE Manager assist tender and prequalification teams where requested advising on Health and Safety concerns as well as helping provide practical solutions.
• Attend Start Up meetings with your line manager and site teams. Where requested attend other project meetings.
• Deliver appropriate training
• Be aware of critical legislative changes and best practices to enable provision of competent Health & Safety advice to site stakeholders.
• Be aware of own limitations ensure advise given remains within those limitations.

Experience and Skills 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry
• German and English
• Minimum 3 years as a health and safety professional
• Technical membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH)
• Identify and alert the HSE Manager to any period of inadequate safety cover
• Assist tender and prequalification teams by advising on safety concerns and practical solutions where required
• Attend project start up meetings and supply chain meetings when requested
• Deliver appropriate health and safety training to site staff
• Stay informed on legislative changes and industry best practice to ensure competent advice is provided
• Recognise the limits of competence and seek further support where required.
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Effective interpersonal and engagement skills
• Understanding of Performance Management processes

Qualifications and Training 

Required 

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent
• NVQ Level 4 or EQF Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
• Internal Auditor qualification
• Training in incident investigation
• Local PD/CDM and PSDP/PSCS training
• Awareness of lifting operations including BS7121 and IS361
• Temporary works awareness including understanding of the TWC role
• Training in temporary works supervision
• Additional professional development within occupational health, environment or behavioral safety. 

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

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