Lead HSE Offshore 2GW (m/f/d)

TenneT TSO GmbH

Jobbeschreibung
TenneT is a leading European grid operator committed to a secure and reliable electricity supply - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are shaping the energy transition for a sustainable energy future. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, we plan, build and operate an almost 25,000 kilometres long high and extra-high voltage grid in the Netherlands and Germany and are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, on land and at sea. Every day, our 7,400 employees give their best and ensure with responsibility, courage and networking that more than 43 million end consumers can rely on a stable electricity supply.

Lighting the way ahead together

Unit description

The department Health, Safety and Environment ensures and supports HSE compliance for the units Grid Field Operations and Large Projects based on TenneT guidelines and principles. Furthermore, the team supports establishing a top class safety culture and environment in which it is possible for everyone to go home safe every day.
TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a passionate Lead HSE Offshore 2GW (m/f/d) at our location Hanover who will contribute to this and that might be you?

Frame conditions

  • As of March 2025
  • The weekly working time is 37 hours
  • The position is unlimited
  • Job interviews for this position will be (partly) in English. Please send us your application document in English as well

The Team Health, Safety & Environment Offshore 2GW provides HSE support to projects and operations in the 2GW project. It supports daily activities, helps in integrating HSE requirements in all steps of the project, can answer to specific HSE requests and perform HSE events investigations.

  • As Lead HSE Offshore 2GW (m/f/d), you manage a team of around eight HSE professionals, ensuring a consistent approach and collaborating with other HSE teams to enhance TenneT's HSE Management system
  • You set ambitious goals aligned with TenneT's HSE strategies, leading your team to achieve them while ensuring members have the skills, training and resources needed to succeed
  • Clear priorities are established and communicated by you, keeping the team informed of changes, delegating tasks and managing resources effectively
  • Through coaching and inspiration, you foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and continuous learning within your team
  • Reporting to the Head of HSE Offshore Germany, you maintain regular exchanges with the 2GW department to deepen and consolidate shared learnings


  • This position requires a University degree (FH/H) in Safety engineering, Environmental engineering or comparable qualification
  • You have several years working experience in general, in HSE and preferably in a leading position and you have taken part in the management of major projects and have demonstrable project management skills
  • It is desirable to have a Certificate as Expert for Safety (“Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit“)
  • You have a strong values-based leadership mentality - demonstrably with a practical and theoretical background inclusive encouraging a team culture of continuous learning and fostering open dialogues
  • You have well-developed networking skills to address different groups of employees and stakeholders, excellent analytical skills, a structured way of working, orientation on results and a well-developed conceptual approach
  • You have an active "hands on" mentality, you are dynamic, enthusiastic, intrinsically motivated and take responsibility and very good communication skills in German and English (both written and spoken)


  • We are family friendly and flexible Flexible working hours without fixed times and home office options allow you to organize your work individually. Our external partners also provide you with support services for various phases of life - for example, in matters relating to household services or care and career.
  • Health - your basis Because we think it is important that you are healthy and feel good, we offer all kinds of great extras: we provide various opportunities to work out via our Always Energy program which offers a wide range of opportunities to indulge in sports (organised training for different sports, competitions and events). And you will receive a sports allowance if you are a member of a sports club.
  • Modern working environment
    • Modern IT-tools
    • Ergonomic workstations
    • Very well equipped conference rooms and communication solutions that enable cross-location and cross-border collaboration
  • Attractive remuneration and social benefits We offer great benefits such as a salary based on our Collective Labor Agreement, an annual bonus and excellent pension scheme.
  • Personal development Personal growth is something we actively stimulate within TenneT. For example we have our own TenneT Academy where you can explore and develop your own set of skills. More than that: you have the opportunity to work in an innovative company with an international network, to use your personal strengths and to shape the future together with us.
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