MaerskSealand

Project Environmental Specialist-HSE supervisor, NTB-Bremen

MaerskSealand$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in environmental management focusing on construction and industrial projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of German and EU environmental legislation and compliance practices.
  • Proficient in environmental audits, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Ecology, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills are required.
  • ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor compliance with environmental permits and legislation specific to Germany and the EU.
  • Conduct routine inspections to identify risks and non-conformities in HSE practices.
  • Review and ensure the effective implementation of contractor environmental management plans.
  • Investigate incidents and conduct root cause analysis to drive corrective actions.
  • Track environmental performance metrics across diverse categories including waste and air quality management.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of environmental compliance and performance reports.
  • Support the HSSE Manager in raising environmental awareness and ensuring contractor compliance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and influence major environmental initiatives in a high-profile project.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams and external regulators.
  • Onsite position providing direct involvement in project execution and impact.
  • Potential for professional development and continuous improvement in environmental management practices.
Full Job Description
As an Environmental Specialist / HSE Supervisor, you will play an important role in supporting the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven (NTB) Transformation Project, one of APM Terminals' largest strategic investment programmes. Based onsite in Bremerhaven, Germany, you will provide day-to-day environmental and HSE oversight throughout construction and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, permit conditions, and project requirements. Working closely with contractors, regulators, and project teams, you will help maintain safe, compliant, and sustainable project delivery. Location: Onsite in Bremerhaven, Germany Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor compliance with environmental permits, German and EU environmental legislation, and project environmental requirements.
  • Conduct routine environmental and HSE inspections, identifying risks, non-conformities, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Review contractor environmental management plans, risk assessments, and implementation of mitigation measures across construction activities.
  • Investigate environmental incidents, spills, complaints, and near misses, supporting root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
  • Monitor environmental performance across areas including waste management, pollution prevention, biodiversity, water quality, air emissions, dust, vibration, and soil protection.
  • Maintain environmental compliance registers, inspection reports, audit records, monitoring programmes, and weekly environmental performance reporting.
  • Support the HSSE Manager in promoting environmental awareness, contractor assurance, and compliance across the project.
What We Are Looking For
  • Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.
  • Leadership expectation: We are looking for people who consistently puts customers first, leads by example with respect for people, delivers results with integrity, and drives continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day.
  • 5–10 years of environmental management experience within construction, infrastructure, industrial, energy, or port projects.
  • Strong knowledge of German and EU environmental legislation, environmental permitting, compliance monitoring, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
  • Experience conducting environmental audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Ecology, Chemistry, or a related discipline. ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification is highly desirable.

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About MaerskSealand

Maersk Sealand is a Danish shipping company that provides container shipping services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Sealand is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, a global conglomerate that operates in various industries including shipping, logistics, and energy. Maersk Sealand has a fleet of over 700 vessels and serves clients in various industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare.
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