Director Group HSEQ

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider. The aim of the Group's activities is to increase the efficiency and sustainability of customers in the process industry and to establish itself as the number one partner in the market for this purpose. Bilfinger's comprehensive portfolio covers the entire value chain from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and plant expansion to turnarounds and digital applications.

The company delivers its services in two service lines: Engineering & Maintenance and Technologies. Bilfinger is primarily active in Europe, North America and the Middle East.

Process industry customers come from sectors that include energy, chemicals & petrochemicals, pharma & biopharma and oil & gas. With over 30,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality and generated revenue of more than €5 billion in financial year 2024. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: positioning itself as a leader in increasing efficiency and sustainability and driving operational excellence to improve organizational performance.

Location:
Mannheim, Frankfurt am Main, Oberhausen or international Bilfinger office locations

Bilfinger is seeking an international leader to bring our high standard in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) to the next level across our global operations. This is a high-impact role for a forward-thinking professional ready to shape the future of industrial services -where HSEQ is not just a function, but a strategic enabler of sustainable success.

Your Mission

• Shape the Future: Together with the HR & HSEQ Leadership team, design and execute a forward-looking HSEQ strategy and safety culture that translates business goals into impactful, sustainable outcomes.
• Drive Digital Innovation: Champion the evolution of HSEQ systems and tools through cutting-edge digital solutions that reduce risk and boost performance.
• Lead with Purpose: Own the governance of global HSEQ standards and tools (e.g., ACTIVE, SOPs), ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across all levels.
• Build Resilience: Develop robust frameworks for assurance, control, and risk management—focusing on learning, root cause analysis, and proactive improvement.
• Empower with Data: Establish transparent, data-driven reporting systems that inform decisions and elevate accountability.
• Collaborate & Influence: Engage with the Bilfinger Safety Council, Executive Management, and segment leaders to align and amplify group-wide HSEQ initiatives.
• Inspire Change: Functionally head an international team of HSEQ leaders with a culture of empowerment, innovation, and excellence.
• Demonstrate leadership and drive: Lead our teams through a safety improvement program of cultural change. Modernise our approach to HSE beyond existing process/procedures and track lagging indicators. Develop leading indicators and the right KPIs.
• Workforce Engagement: Engage our workforce in a behavioural safety program that focusses on employee wellbeing, positive interventions and a proactive team culture.

Your Profile

• Educational background in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HSEQ or operational leadership role, ideally within industrial, engineering, or energy sectors.
• Additional certifications in HSEQ management, sustainability, or risk governance are a strong advantage.
• Deep expertise in HSEQ regulations, occupational health and safety, and environmental science, with a strong grasp of industry standards and best practices.
• Experience and understanding of human factors and behaviour-based safety. Expertise in building teams and fostering a strong proactive safety culture.
• Proficiency in analysing data and evaluating risks, enabling informed decision-making.
• Ability to design and implement impactful HSEQ strategies that align with broader business goals.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to foster meaningful internal and external partnerships.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and motivating large, diverse teams to achieve excellence.

Why Bilfinger

At Bilfinger, HSEQ is more than compliance – it's a catalyst for transformation. Join us in shaping a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future for our people, our clients, and our planet.

What do we offer

• A responsible and diverse range of tasks.
• An open and motivated team that warmly welcomes you.
• Plenty of room for your own ideas and creative solutions.
• Challenging projects in an international environment with a wide range of development opportunities.
• Personal growth opportunities across various areas, along with professional development.
• Flexible working hours with autonomy over your schedule and the option to work remotely.
• A structured onboarding process to ensure a smooth and professional start.

• A competitive salary and additional benefits, including:

• 30 vacation days per calendar year

• Entitlement to capital-forming benefits
• Company pension scheme through a direct insurance plan
• Corporate benefits: discounts from well-known brands and manufacturers
• Free parking, job ticket/Deutschlandticket, excellent cafeteria, and access to EGYM Wellpass fitness studios

For further information please contact Laura Schulz