• Athen, Greece
  • Entry date: September 1, 2025
  • DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
  • Full Time (Fixed Term)
  • Job-Ref.: 539009
  • Academic Professionals
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We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Safety Manager (m/f/d) for a Technical Advisory program for OSE in Athens, Greece. As Safety Manager you will be responsible for controlling the safe operation of the Greek Railways in collaboration with both DB E&C team members and the client OSE. Your focus will be on controlling and maintaining safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing safety compliance. 

Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Control the compliance with safety procedures and protocols, relevant European directives and regulations and national law
  • Support the development and implementation of a new Safety Management System (SMS)
  • Record potential hazards in a hazard log, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize risks associated with railway operations
  • Conduct regular audits, inspections, drills and performance monitoring and evaluate the results as input to continuous improvement measures
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and implement cor-rective actions to prevent recurrence
  • Organize and control emergency response teams for scenarios such as derailments, accidents, or natural disasters
  • Foster a strong safety culture within the organization by promoting safety awareness, encourag-ing reporting of safety concerns, and recognizing safety achievements
  • Monitor safety performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes to enhance the overall safety of railway system
Qualifications:

  • Successfully completed university degree in engineering, business management or similar and relevant professional experience in a comparable, complex role
  • Strong understanding of railway operations, safety regulations, risk management principles, and safety management systems
  • Experience with the application of the CSM Regulation
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams, influence others, and foster a positive safety culture
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in similar tasks
  • Certification in health and safety management
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in leadership
  • You impress with your impartial moderation skills and intercultural sensitivity.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Fluency in English mandatory; German and Greek would be an advantage
  • Familiarity with Greek administrative business standards 

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