Construction Safety Site Manager | Spain- Freelancer (6-month assignment starting December)
Dss
·Today
- Location
- Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Operational Risk Management/Safety
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Recruitee
Description
About dss+
dss+ are a purpose-led global consultancy partnering with organisations in high-risk and asset-intensive industries to solve complex operational challenges across safety, operational excellence, and sustainability.
With a heritage rooted in DuPont’s industrial operations, we combine deep expertise, practical problem-solving, and digital innovation to deliver measurable and lasting impact for our clients.
Why This Role
Our client a leading energy business is looking for a Construction Safety Site Manager to manage the safety of a major construction project in the South of Spain.
As a Construction Safety Site Manager, you will work closely with project teams, contractors, and site leadership to promote a strong safety culture and help create safer working environments. Rather than being responsible for project delivery, schedules, or quality, your focus will be on identifying and addressing unsafe conditions and behaviours, supporting risk reduction initiatives, and influencing positive safety outcomes across the site.
You will operate as a trusted advisor and visible presence on site, engaging with stakeholders at all levels to strengthen safety awareness, encourage proactive risk management, and support the effective implementation of safety practices.
Key Responsibilities
Actively engage with project teams, contractors, and site personnel to promote safe working practices
Identify unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviours, and potential risks across construction activities
Conduct site observations, safety inspections, and behavioural safety conversations
Support the implementation of proactive risk identification and mitigation processes
Facilitate discussions with site teams to identify opportunities for improving safety performance
Build positive relationships with contractors, client representatives, and project stakeholders
Coach and influence individuals and teams to strengthen safety awareness and accountability
Participate in incident reviews, learning activities, and corrective action discussions where required
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility for safety
Support the implementation of client and project-specific safety programmes and initiatives