Health and Safety Lead - Berlin - Major Data Centre
Location: Berlin, Germany
Company: Established Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Contractor
Package: Negotiable salary package + rotation allowance + full expatriate benefits
Progression: Clear progression to Regional European Manager
The Company
This growing civil engineering contractor has built a strong reputation delivering complex infrastructure, enabling works and specialist construction packages on major projects across Ireland and mainland Europe.
Due to continued expansion within the European data centre sector, they are now seeking a Health & Safety Lead to join a large-scale data centre development in Berlin, Germany. This position offers a clear progression route into a Regional European Health & Safety Manager role as the business continues to expand across multiple countries.
The company is specifically looking for someone who is ready to take the next step in their health and safety career and develop into a leadership position overseeing multiple European projects.
The Role: Health & Safety Lead Based on a major data centre project in Berlin, you will report directly to the Health & Safety Director and play a key role in driving safety standards across a busy construction environment.
You will work closely with project management teams, subcontractors, site supervisors and client representatives to ensure compliance, promote a positive safety culture and maintain the highest standards of health and safety performance throughout the project lifecycle.
This Health & Safety Lead position offers exposure to one of Europe's fastest-growing construction sectors and provides a structured pathway towards a Regional European Health & Safety Management role.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have 5+ years' experience in a Health & Safety role within construction or civil engineering
- Experience on large-scale construction projects is required
- Relevant Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH, Diploma, Degree or equivalent
- Proven experience carrying out site inspections, audits and incident investigations
- Full driving licence required
Preferred Experience
- Data centre experience preferred
- Experience working for a main contractor or specialist subcontractor
- European project experience beneficial
- Strong understanding of Irish and European health and safety legislation
- Experience mentoring junior safety professionals
Nice to Have
- Chartered or working towards professional membership
- Temporary works awareness training
- Construction management qualification
- Additional environmental or quality certifications
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across the project
- Carry out regular site inspections and safety audits
- Ensure compliance with project-specific Health & Safety plans
- Monitor subcontractor performance and safety compliance
- Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings and inductions
- Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances
- Prepare reports and safety documentation for senior management
- Support project teams in achieving programme milestones safely
- Liaise with client representatives and external stakeholders on safety matters
- Assist with the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
About You You will be an ambitious Health & Safety professional who enjoys working in challenging construction environments and wants to progress beyond a traditional site-based role.
You will have strong communication skills, confidence engaging with site teams and management, and the ability to influence positive behaviours across a large project team.
This role will particularly suit a Senior Health & Safety Officer looking to move towards Health & Safety Management and gain valuable experience on major European data centre projects.
Rotation & Travel
This role operates on a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation.
• Monday Week 1: Travel day, arrive on site approximately 1pm
• Saturday Week 1: Half day working
• Sunday Week 1: Day off
• Monday to Wednesday Week 2: Full working days
• Thursday Week 2: Return flight home late morning
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Home leave
All flights, accommodation, vehicle and fuel are fully provided by the company.
What's On Offer Salary: €110,000 DOE – structured to ensure a very attractive take-home package
Benefits:
• €370 net per week tax-free allowance
• All flights provided
• Accommodation fully covered
• Company vehicle provided
• Fuel card provided
• 10/4 rotation schedule
• Long-term European project pipeline
• Direct mentorship from the Health & Safety Director
• Clear progression path to Regional European Health & Safety Manager
• Ongoing professional development support
• Exposure to major hyperscale data centre projects
Why Apply? Few Health & Safety opportunities offer such a clear progression route into a senior European management position.
You'll join a business with a growing presence across the European construction market, gaining exposure to major data centre developments while working directly alongside experienced leadership teams.
For an ambitious Senior Health & Safety Officer who feels ready for greater responsibility, this role provides a genuine pathway into regional management while offering an excellent rotational lifestyle and highly competitive overall package.
How To Apply Call Eoghan McKeever on 015314345 or email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment? Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Health & Safety professionals for construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, mission critical, pharmaceutical and data centre projects throughout Ireland and Europe.
We work with Senior Health & Safety Officers, Health & Safety Advisors, EHS Managers, Safety Managers, Health & Safety Leads and Regional Health & Safety professionals seeking career progression on high-profile projects.
If you're considering your next move within the data centre sector or wider European construction market, we would be happy to discuss this opportunity in confidence.
Related Roles:
Senior Health & Safety Officer, Health & Safety Advisor, EHS Advisor, EHS Manager, Safety Manager, Health & Safety Lead, Regional Health & Safety Manager, Data Centre Safety Manager, Construction Safety Manager.
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