Job Description

Job Title: Site HSE Manager / Site Health & Safety Manager (m/f/d) - Industrial / EPC Substations

Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Main Duties and Responsibilities

In this position, you will ensure that:

• Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements are implemented to the highest standards, fully comply with legal regulations, and meet both company and client requirements.
• Regular communication is maintained with the Site Management team, the client's Health & Safety Coordinator, and internal departments.
• Subcontractors comply with all project-specific requirements and applicable legal regulations.
• You participate in all Health, Safety and Environmental meetings.
• Site safety plans and safe working procedures are developed, implemented, and regularly reviewed.
• Risk assessments are carried out and appropriate control measures are defined.
• Regular site safety inspections are conducted.
• HSE inductions are delivered to everyone entering the site (e.g. in accordance with DGUV requirements).
• HSE KPIs are monitored and reported.
• Support is provided in handling customer complaints and implementing corrective actions.
• Reportable accidents and environmental incidents are properly investigated, documented, and administered.
• Continuous improvement is promoted through training, coaching, and ongoing support.

Required Qualifications

Ideally, you will have several years of relevant professional experience and meet the following requirements:

• Proven experience on construction sites of varying size and complexity, preferably involving GIS/AIS high-voltage substations.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation and environmental regulations.
• Experience in developing site safety concepts and conducting risk assessments.
• Good knowledge of ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Strong technical expertise combined with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to identify issues early, resolve problems effectively, and build positive relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, logically, and confidently, along with the assertiveness required for the role.
• Highly self-motivated, flexible, proactive, and resilient, with the ability to work independently while always adhering to the company Code of Conduct.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, maintain a clear overview, and take a solution-oriented approach in challenging situations.

Education

You have successfully completed one of the following:

• A technical qualification in Construction, Electrical Engineering/Electronics, or
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline.

The following qualifications are advantageous:

• Electrically Instructed Person (EUP) certification.
• Qualified Electrician (Elektrofachkraft).
• Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (Sicherheitsfachkraft) in accordance with Section 7 of the German Occupational Safety Act (ASiG).

Languages

• Fluent German (business/professional proficiency) is essential.
• Business-level English is an advantage.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.