Site Manager / Safety Officer – BESS Installation

About the role

A 4-month residential assignment in Tanzania as Site Manager and Safety Officer for the installation, commissioning and handover of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The role covers overall coordination of on-site activities and full responsibility for H3SE compliance. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Organise and supervise site activities according to contract requirements and project schedule
• Act as the main on-site interface with the client, general contractor and subcontractors
• Prepare, update and manage daily plans and weekly look-ahead schedules
• Develop and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Ensure compliance with HSE rules, site procedures and local regulations
• Conduct safety briefings, toolbox talks and hazard hunts
• Control site access, permits to work and PPE use
• Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformities and define corrective actions
• Monitor quality of works and report daily and weekly progress and safety performance to the Project Manager

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on industrial or energy projects
• Strong background in HSE management (NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent preferred)
• Leadership skills and ability to manage multicultural teams
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage

Required skills

• Good knowledge of electrical and mechanical installation activities
• HSE management and RAMS preparation

What we offer

• Daily rate plus full accommodation (housing, meals, laundry service)
• Local transportation including airport transfers