Site HSE Manager for Major Construction Project with a Global Technology Company

Academic Work is looking for an experienced and proactive Site HSE Manager to join a global technology company for an exciting construction project in Denmark. This is a consulting role until August 2025, where you will play a crucial part in ensuring the highest Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards on-site. The project sites are primarily located around Copenhagen.

About the role

As a Site HSE Manager, you will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving HSE management systems on-site. You will collaborate closely with contractors, external stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure compliance with Danish legislation, industry regulations, and the company’s internal policies. This role requires someone with a strong technical background in construction, electrical equipment, or a related field, ideally with previous experience in offshore projects looking to transition to onshore work.

You are offered

• The opportunity to lead HSE efforts on a major construction project for a globally recognized company.
• A project-based consultant contract through Academic Work until August 2025.
• A dynamic work environment with 4-5 team members on-site and 10+ contractors involved in the project.
• The chance to work on high-impact projects while ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 & 14001.
• A role where you can influence HSE strategies while staying loyal to the company’s interests.

Work tasks

• Implement and improve HSE management systems and ensure compliance with Danish legislation
• Develop and maintain HSE documentation in line with industry standards and customer requirements
• Collaborate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to enforce HSE policies
• Ensure safe work practices in construction and electrical equipment operations
• Maintain high standards in risk assessment and incident prevention
• Balance external stakeholder expectations while ensuring alignment with the company’s policies

We are looking for

• 3-5 years of experience in HSE management within construction or electrical industries.
• Technical background in engineering, health & safety, or a related field.
• Experience working with offshore projects, with an interest in moving to onshore roles.
• Strong understanding of Danish HSE legislation, management systems, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple stakeholders under pressure.
• A structured and integrity-driven approach to balancing internal policies and external influences.
• A high level of English proficiency, both verbally and in writing.

It is meritorious if you have

• Strong skills in Danish in both writing and verbally.

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Communicative
• Resilient under pressure
• Loyal & Integrity-driven
• Adaptable & Proactive