Health and Safety Lead (HSE)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential deep-tech organization building next-generation energy infrastructure across multiple European sites. They are seeking a Health and Safety Lead to own and scale their HSE strategy across operations in Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

This is a critical leadership role reporting into senior management. You will develop and implement comprehensive health and safety frameworks across laboratories, workshops, technical facilities, and office environments. The position requires regular travel between sites and offers the opportunity to build safety systems from the ground up in a fast-paced technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the Health & Safety framework across all company locations
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide H&S policies, procedures, standards, and management systems
• Ensure compliance with applicable German, Swiss, and UK health and safety regulations
• Coordinate best practices and harmonize safety processes across laboratories, workshops, office environments, and technical facilities
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews across all locations
• Partner with facilities and technical teams on safe design, commissioning, and operation of laboratories, workshops, and experimental infrastructure
• Support contractor management, permit-to-work systems, and safe working procedures
• Develop and deliver H&S training, onboarding, emergency response exercises, and awareness programs
• Build a proactive and positive safety culture through coaching, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate H&S records, reporting dashboards, and regulatory documentation
• Act as the primary point of contact for external inspectors, auditors, and regulatory bodies
• Advise leadership on strategic H&S priorities, risks, and mitigation plans
• Support business continuity and emergency preparedness planning across all sites

What We're Looking For

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Significant experience in Health & Safety leadership roles within engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, industrial, deep-tech, energy, or research environments
• Strong knowledge of European and/or UK occupational health and safety regulations and standards
• Experience building and scaling H&S systems across multiple sites or international operations
• Confidence operating in fast-moving and highly technical environments
• Hands-on experience with risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and safety training
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Pragmatic, organized, and solutions-oriented approach
• Willingness to travel periodically between company sites

Preferred qualifications:

• NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH certification, or equivalent H&S qualification
• Knowledge of German occupational safety frameworks (SiFa)
• Experience in laboratory safety, cryogenics, high-voltage systems, radiation safety, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting construction, facility build-outs, or technical infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with ISO management systems and audit frameworks
• German language skills

How We Work With You

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Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

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