HSE Manager (m/f/d)

terralayr addresses the massive deficit in global energy storage. The over‑indexing of electricity generation from renewable energy sources leads to large volatility on the energy grid. The main problem is that wind and solar farms are fluctuating and, by definition, unsteady—there is no sun at night, and it is not always windy. This increases the need for flexibility in the form of battery storage systems to balance the grid in times when supply and demand do not match. By buying and developing grid‑scale storage assets and virtually aggregating them across a layer, we are creating the world’s first energy cloud.

As our HSE Manager, you ensure the highest standards for health, safety, and environmental matters across terralayr, both in the office and, most importantly, on our construction sites. You build the framework that makes HSE compliance real, documented, and continuously maintained. This role is hands‑on and impact‑driven; you will shape HSE culture, challenge unsafe practices, and set clear expectations with contractors through strong contract standards and disciplined reporting.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain terralayr’s HSE framework across EPC and LTSA projects, ensuring compliance is documented, audit‑ready, and continuously maintained.
• Publish and evolve an internal HSE policy (incl. escalation paths and information guidelines).
• Set enforceable contractor standards, ensuring new EPC and LTSA contracts include HSE requirements and reporting obligations aligned with DD findings, legal frameworks, and best practices.
• Follow up systematically on all active EPC and LTSA projects, matching your oversight intensity to the project risk profile (contractor track record, location, phase).
• Run regular site visits, inspections, and spot checks, and drive corrective actions with contractors and internal teams.
• Establish robust incident reporting and investigation routines, ensuring every Medical Treatment Case and First Aid Case is reported, documented, and translated into preventative action.
• Drive reporting discipline across contractors and internal stakeholders, ensuring critical reports are delivered on time and without repeated follow‑up.
• Strengthen HSE culture across the organization through practical trainings, briefings, and clear day‑to‑day guidance, from construction site teams to back office stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HSE roles in construction‑heavy environments (ideally energy, renewables, infrastructure, EPC).
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to change day‑to‑day behavior across different seniority levels.
• Confidence in conflict navigation, you can handle pushback while staying constructive and firm on safety.
• Pragmatic judgement and a hands‑on mindset, you focus on real risk reduction and continuous improvement.
• High diligence in documentation, you request, verify, and archive reports systematically to keep everything audit‑ready.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken), comfortable working with German contractors, authorities, and international stakeholders.
• Valid German driver’s license (Class B), willing to travel to construction sites.

Why You Should Be Excited About This Opportunity

• Work for a company with a clear mission: A world powered by 100% renewable energy.
• Have impact from day 1: Your contribution will not only have a positive impact on society; by joining our small and nimble team, your work will make a difference from day one.
• Become a Shareholder: In addition to your competitive base salary your compensation includes an ESOP component that lets you participate in the development of our growing company.
• Invest into your personal development: We guarantee a steep learning curve combined with a lot of space to bring in your own ideas and shape terralayr’s future. On top, you benefit from our Learning & Development budget of 1,000 EUR per person per year.

At terralayr, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and perspectives are respected. We firmly believe that our strength lies in the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas that our team members bring to the table. As an equal opportunities employer, we value and embrace differences and are dedicated to providing a fair and supportive environment for all. We encourage candidates from all walks of life, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic, to apply and join our team. We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation, creativity, and success, making us stronger as a collective.