Proxima Fusion - Health and Safety Lead
Requirements
• You have significant experience in Health & Safety leadership roles within engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, industrial, deep-tech, energy, or research environments • You have strong knowledge of European and/or UK occupational health and safety regulations and standards • You are experienced in building and scaling H&S systems across multiple sites or international operations • You are confident operating in fast-moving and highly technical environments • You have hands-on experience with risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and safety training • You are an excellent communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation • You are pragmatic, organised, and solutions-oriented • You enjoy building processes from the ground up and driving continuous improvement • You are willing to travel periodically between Proxima Fusion sites • Ideally you possess NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH certification, or equivalent H&S qualification. eg. knowledge of German occupational safety frameworks (SiFa) • Ideally you have experience in laboratory safety, cryogenics, high-voltage systems, radiation safety, or advanced manufacturing environments • Ideally you have experience supporting construction, facility build-outs, or technical infrastructure projects • Ideally you are familiar with ISO management systems and audit frameworks
Responsibilities
• Own and continuously improve Proxima Fusion’s Health & Safety framework across all company locations • Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide H&S policies, procedures, standards, and management systems • Ensure compliance with applicable German, Swiss, and UK health and safety regulations • Coordinate best practices and harmonize safety processes across laboratories, workshops, office environments, and technical facilities • Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs • Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews across all locations • Partner with facilities and technical teams on safe design, commissioning, and operation of laboratories, workshops, and experimental infrastructure • Support contractor management, permit-to-work systems, and safe working procedures • Develop and deliver H&S training, onboarding, emergency response exercises, and awareness programs • Build a proactive and positive safety culture through coaching, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives • Maintain accurate H&S records, reporting dashboards, and regulatory documentation • Act as the primary point of contact for external inspectors, auditors, and regulatory bodies • Advise leadership on strategic H&S priorities, risks, and mitigation plans • Support business continuity and emergency preparedness planning across all sites
Benefits
• You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world. • You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals. • Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey. • Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent. • YOUR IMPACT • As Health and Safety Manager, you will own and lead Proxima Fusion’s Health & Safety strategy and operations across our sites in Munich, Switzerland, and the UK. You will establish a consistent, high-performing safety culture across the company while ensuring compliance with local regulations and industry best practices. • You will partner closely with facilities, engineering, laboratory, manufacturing, operations, and leadership teams to create safe environments that enable world-class scientific and engineering work. This is a highly cross-functional role with company-wide visibility and impact.
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