As part of Business Area Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets. BA Wind is responsible for the development, construction and operation of onshore and offshore wind, as well as solar and battery projects. We manage the full asset lifecycle – from design and construction to operation and continuous improvement – always with a strong focus on safety, availability and profitability.

Join our Quality, Health & Safety Team for Project Delivery and become part of an established, collaborative team that values openness and a positive working culture. In this role, you will provide proactive Health & Safety support to international project teams during the pre‑construction and construction phases of our Onshore, Offshore and Solar & Batteries projects. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating structured safety activities, developing effective H&S solutions and ensuring clear communication across projects and within the H&S organisation.

The Health & Safety specialist is responsible for the following main tasks:

• Provide ongoing support and advise to the project team to assist them in ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety statutory obligations and Vattenfall safety objectives, requirements and safety management system obligations.
• Contribute, support and where required lead in carrying out safety studies and risk assessment activities.
• Assist in the development of the Project Emergency Response Plan, including emergency preparedness analysis and be part of the project emergency response team.
• Plan and execute Audit/Inspections to ensure that all activities under the project scope are assured.
• Oversee incidents and safety observations and manage investigations and close-out of accidents/ incidents/ Non-conformities within asset projects including H&S reporting.
• Contribute to health and safety in the selection and procurement of supply chain partners.
• Promote continual improvement within the IS0 45001 framework and implement lessons learned.
• Promote a proactive Health and Safety Culture.

We believe that the team will benefit greatly from individuals who bring the following skills, knowledge, and strengths:

• Proactive mindset with a talent for problem-solving and a willingness to explore new approaches.
• Facilitation of cross-functional collaboration to foster innovation and drive continuous improvement
• Strong team player capable of both supporting and constructively challenging stakeholders.
• Capacity to deliver results through collaboration and serve as a role model within the organization.
• You must be able to demonstrate a flexible, practical and proactive approach to managing operational challenges.
• You have a strong command of the English & German language both verbally and written.

Our ideal candidate is positioned at an advanced stage of their professional career, demonstrating stakeholder management and the ability to communicate Health & Safety topics in an approachable way, while remaining eager to learn and excel within an international setting.

• Academic degree within health and safety and/or a related engineering discipline
• You have a minimum of 8 years as a H&S professional, preferably in Offshore Wind, energy or oil and gas sectors.
• H&S education or relevant certifications (e.g. Sicherheitsfachkraft, IOSH, NEBOSH, Safety Coordinator).
• German SiGeKo certification (Sicherheits- und Gesundheitschutz Koordinator gem. Baustellenverordnung)
• Ability to obtain GWO (Global Wind Organization) Basic Safety Training and related medical fitness.

Location
The role is hybrid, flexibility is required to work from the office and the opportunity to work from home and it requires occasional travel to Vattenfall sites, projects and suppliers. The main location shall be one of our office locations in Hamburg or Berlin (Germany).

Our offer

Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

More Information

We welcome your application in English, no later than March 19, 2026 . We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.

For more information about the position, please contact hiring manager Kristiane Hoch-Eckart via email: kristiane.hoch-eckart@vattenfall.de

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Sandra Domschke via email: sandra1.domschke@vattenfall.de

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, DISA.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We employ around 21 000 people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.