HSE Supervisor

Drive Safety Excellence on Major Industrial Construction Projects.

Our Client has a requirement for an HSE Advisor, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Wesseling, Germany.

Role Purpose:

• The HSE Advisor will support the delivery of safe construction and commissioning activities across a major industrial project. Working closely with project leadership, contractors and site personnel, the successful candidate will promote a proactive safety culture, ensure compliance with HSE requirements and provide professional safety guidance across all project phases.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across site activities
• Support the achievement of project HSE targets and performance standards
• Provide HSE surveillance, coaching and advice to construction teams and contractors
• Drive implementation of project safety programmes and initiatives
• Support incident prevention, reporting and continuous improvement activities

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure HSE controls are consistently applied by all project personnel, contractors and vendors
• Support the delivery and achievement of project HSE objectives and performance targets
• Conduct site-based HSE surveillance and provide practical guidance during construction activities
• Promote and support the implementation of project safety programmes and initiatives
• Foster a safe working environment through active engagement with contractors and site teams
• Evaluate contractor HSE competencies, procedures and working practices
• Review contractor safety documentation including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Safety Task Assignments (STAs) and Total Safety Task Instructions (TSTIs)
• Provide professional HSE advice and support to project teams
• Assist with the delivery of site safety inductions, briefings and training activities
• Support HSE reporting requirements through accurate collection and management of performance data
• Maintain and support project HSE management systems
• Review contractor procedures and method statements to ensure compliance with project HSE requirements
• Conduct HSE inspections, audits and performance assessments
• Assist with incident reporting, investigation and corrective action implementation
• Support emergency response activities when required
• Deputise for the HSE Lead as necessary
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks and pre-start briefings
• Maintain accurate daily records of site activities and observations

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• German Occupational Health and Safety qualification
• Proven experience in an HSE Advisor role within the petrochemical, oil & gas, energy or major industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of construction safety management and contractor oversight
• Experience conducting HSE inspections, audits and incident investigations
• Knowledge of industry specifications, standards and best practice HSE requirements
• Experience reviewing risk assessments, safe systems of work and safety documentation
• Ability to monitor contractor activities and identify areas for improvement
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence safe behaviours
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Fluent in both German and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Recognised audit training preferred
• Relevant formal qualifications in health, safety or a related discipline advantageous

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an HSE Advisor looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.