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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Hamburg, Germany"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€5,200–€9,700). The listed pay band (€500–€708) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 2 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Hamburg, Germany | €5,200/per month | €7,250/per month | €9,700/per month |
| Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Manager) | €500/per month | €604/per month | €708/per month |
HSE Supervisor (Freelance) – Oil & Gas Project Location: Germany Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Duration: 12 Months Industry: Oil & Gas Language Requirement: Fluent German and English About the Role We are seeking an experienced HSE Supervisor to join a major Oil & Gas EPC project in Germany on a 12-month freelance contract. The successful candidate will act as the Client's HSE representative, overseeing EPC contractor activities and ensuring compliance with project HSE requirements, German regulations, and industry best practices. A key aspect of this role is liaising with local German authorities and regulatory bodies, making fluent German language skills essential. Key Responsibilities - Supervise and monitor EPC contractor HSE performance on site. - Ensure compliance with German health, safety, and environmental legislation. - Verify contractor compliance with project HSE plans, procedures, and permit requirements. - Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations. - Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and incident investigations. - Review risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work documentation. - Identify HSE risks and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions. - Interface with local authorities, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders as required. - Prepare HSE reports, inspection records, and performance metrics for the project management team. - Promote a strong safety culture throughout the project. Requirements - Minimum 5 years' HSE supervision experience within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, or EPC construction sectors. - Strong knowledge of German HSE legislation and regulatory requirements. - Experience overseeing EPC contractors on major industrial projects. - Fluent German (spoken and written) is mandatory. - Good command of English. - Relevant HSE qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH, Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit, or equivalent). - Experience with permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and contractor management. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor EPC contractor HSE performance on site
- Ensure compliance with German health, safety, and environmental legislation
- Verify contractor compliance with project HSE plans, procedures, and permit requirements
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and incident investigations
- Review risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work documentation
- Identify HSE risks and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions
- Interface with local authorities, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders
- Prepare HSE reports, inspection records, and performance metrics
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout the project
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' HSE supervision experience within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, or EPC construction sectors
- Strong knowledge of German HSE legislation and regulatory requirements
- Experience overseeing EPC contractors on major industrial projects
- Fluent German (spoken and written)
- Good command of English
- Relevant HSE qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH, Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit, or equivalent)
- Experience with permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and contractor management
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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