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Secure occupational health and safety compliance on your construction sites. Our AI matching connects you with vetted freelance SiGeKo professionals in Germany specialized in RAB 30 guidelines, Baustellenverordnung compliance, and safety risk assessment.
About the certification
Role of a SiGeKo in German Construction
The Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator, widely known as SiGeKo, is a legally mandated role on German construction sites under the Baustellenverordnung (BaustellV). When multiple contractors work on a project, the client must appoint a coordinator to prevent workplace accidents and coordinate safety measures during both the planning and execution phases.
Core Responsibilities and Competences
A qualified coordinator ensures that all safety regulations are met on-site, minimizing liability risks for building owners.
- Compilation of the safety and health plan (SiGe-Plan)
- Creation of the notice of intent (Vorankündigung) for authorities
- Coordination of joint safety measures among different contractors
- Preparation of the permanent file for subsequent maintenance work
Qualifications and Legal Guidelines
The qualification is governed by RAB 30 (Rules for Occupational Safety on Construction Sites) in Germany. Candidates must possess professional building construction expertise, occupational health and safety knowledge, and specific coordinator skills. This is typically proven through certificates from accredited German training providers such as TÜV or DEKRA.
Project Value and Compliance
Engaging a certified freelance coordinator in Germany is essential for developers, public authorities, and industrial clients to maintain legal compliance. Their presence significantly reduces on-site downtime, streamlines communication with trade supervisory offices (Gewerbeaufsichtsamt), and safeguards workers across all construction phases.
Meet FRATCH Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo)
Ronald Jess
Senior HSE Manager
Last position:
HSE Manager at Ralf Hirsch GmbH
- Site inspections and briefings during the Hitachi converter rebuild
- Preparing and reviewing risk assessments and RAMS
- Processing work permits
- Conducting training for slingers
Felix Wilde
Consultant and Freelancer
Last position:
Consultant and Freelancer at Freelancer
Alignment of procurement for EPC project execution for a scale-up company in charging infrastructure, including governance, role models, and integration with project and growth requirements.
Ensuring seamless end-to-end processes from ordering to billing.
Establishment of proactive internal and external stakeholder management across organizational and company boundaries.
Definition of responsibilities (Definition of Work / DOW), development and use of RACI matrices, and establishment of structured escalation levels for reliable decision-making and conflict resolution.
Ralf Hirsch
HSE Manager
Last position:
HSE Manager at Hitachi Energy
- New build of a converter station in Nortorf/Wilster for Tennet.
- Supervision and coordination of the companies involved in the project.
- Advice and support for the commissioning project management on all occupational and fire safety issues.
- Instruction of companies and their employees about the project specifics during commissioning.
- Requesting and collecting job descriptions and associated risk assessments.
- Supervision and issuing of work permits for respective tasks.
- Monitoring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
- Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
- Regular inspections and documentation.
- Conducting kick-off meetings with client and contractors.
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with specific work details.
- Monitoring and ensuring proper protective measures during work.
Mustafa Al-Salihi
Freelance HSE Consultant
Last position:
Freelance HSE Consultant at Shell
- Ensure implementation of local safety regulations and Shell HSE
- Daily review of Shell work permits on site and LMR lists for contractors
- Carry out safety briefings and training on working at height and confined spaces
- Conduct investigations into near misses and accidents
- Ensure the implementation of the project HSE standards
- Perform regular safety inspections for the site to take preventive measures
- Investigate unsafe conditions and life-saving rules and define a new corrective action plan
- Publish and deliver toolbox presentations
- Coordinate security and fire watchdogs
- Reporting/documentation and creation of new prevention plans for improvement points
- Support from TÜV for regular audits to check ATEX areas and implement new protective measures
Artur Grod
Certified Quality Management Seminar 310: SiGeKo Compact Seminar according to RAB 30, Annexes B + C
Last position:
Health & Safety Consultant/Fasi/SiGeKo; SiGeKo/Senior HSC Manager at Self-employed
Since January 2026: GP.EU Amazon project
DBE3 P12 Berlin: SiGeKo, implementing regulations, employee training, documentation, safety processes (general contractor)
DNX1 Frankfurt: HSE Manager, safety inspections, risk management, RAMS documents
HJA8 Hannover: SiGeKo, implementing regulations, employee training, documentation, safety processes (general contractor)
DNX2 Wuppertal: SiGeKo / Senior HSC, reporting, HSE audits, DGUV/BetrSichV, RAMS documents
DNW5 Troisdorf: SiGeKo/HSC coordinator, prevention planning, site inspections, subcontractor support, safety process control (general contractor)
May 2024 to August 2025: C HSE Supervisor/SiGeKo (GP.EU.Loyenbasell-Jetty II- Cologne)
Advising on safety measures and implementing safety regulations
Monitoring legal requirements on construction sites
Coordinating safety and health protection in construction management
Sven Müller
Occupational Safety Specialist (FaSi)
Last position:
Occupational Safety Specialist (FaSi) at Sächsisch-Bayerische Starkstrom-Gerätebau GmbH
GAP analysis of the current state of operations
Coordination of safety talks
Analysis, evaluation, and follow-up of sustainable corrective actions for near-miss and accident reports
Tracking lean activities that optimize occupational safety
Ensuring workplace safety throughout the plant
Optimizing communication within the plant and with other group sites
Raising employee awareness of the need for a safe environment
Uwe Jankowski
Authorized Signatory, Head of QHSE, Academy and Authorized Signatory
Last position:
Authorized Signatory, Head of QHSE, Academy and Authorized Signatory at Rodopi Personal GmbH and Rodopi Blades GmbH
- Maintaining, auditing and expanding quality management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, WHG)
- Developing concepts for accident reduction, health and environmental protection
- Training employees on quality management systems, environmental protection, energy efficiency, occupational safety
- Adding GWO training (2020)
- Laser protection officer
- Responsible for occupational safety, environmental and health protection
- Setting up a training center for internal and external training
Robert Graf
Senior Construction Manager
Last position:
Senior Construction Manager at Arlanxeo Deutschland
- Construction of a new water treatment plant
- Leading the specialist site managers (civil and steel construction, HSE manager)
- Supervising execution in terms of contract compliance, schedule adherence and quality
- Budget responsibility
- Maintaining and updating the project schedule
- Facilitating project meetings
- Claim management
- Change management
- Defect management
- Acceptance inspections
- Occupational safety
Erik Rippel
Consulting Safety Engineer
Last position:
Consulting Safety Engineer at SGA-Ingenieur
André Itter
PhD in Engineering / Safety Engineer / HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist
Last position:
HSE Manager and Occupational Safety Specialist at Tesla
Andreas Hielscher
Project Manager
Last position:
Project Manager at Bayer AG
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Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) statistics
Typical experience
29 years
Average project duration
3 years
Certifications per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Operations, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Energy, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
78%
Master's degree or higher
44%
Doctorate
11%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers holding this certification are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Average rates for Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) & Seniority distribution
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? See our quick guide to FRATCH
A Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) coordinates occupational health and safety measures on construction sites in Germany where employees of multiple employers work. They analyze potential hazards during the planning and execution phases to draft safety concepts. This minimizes the risk of accidents and ensures compliance with German construction law.
Yes, appointing a Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) is a legal obligation under the German Baustellenverordnung when multiple contractors are active on a site. Failure to appoint one when required can lead to heavy fines for the client or project developer. The requirement depends on the size of the project and the nature of the hazardous work.
The professional qualification of a Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) in Germany is regulated by the Rules for Occupational Safety on Construction Sites, specifically RAB 30. This guideline defines the necessary building expertise, safety knowledge, and coordination skills required to practice. Training is usually completed through recognized institutions like TÜV, DEKRA, or professional associations.
While an occupational safety specialist (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit) advises a single employer on internal company safety, a Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) focuses specifically on construction sites. The coordinator acts across different companies to harmonize safety measures between competing contractors. They represent the building owner's legal safety obligations on the project site.
The SiGe-Plan is a central document created by the Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) during the planning phase of a construction project in Germany. It details the specific safety regulations, hazards, and protective measures for the shared workspace. All contractors active on the site must follow this plan under the coordinator's supervision.
Hiring a freelance Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) provides developers with specialized, project-based expertise without long-term overhead costs. Freelance coordinators bring extensive on-site experience from various German regions and can quickly adapt to local regulatory authorities. This ensures flexible scheduling and highly efficient compliance management on active construction sites.
To qualify as a Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) under RAB 30, candidates must have professional training in the construction industry, such as an engineering degree, architecture degree, or master craftsman title. They also need relevant professional experience on construction sites before taking the specialized safety coordination courses.
While the Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator (SiGeKo) qualification itself does not expire legally, coordinators are required to keep their knowledge up to date. Regular advanced training in occupational safety, new German construction regulations, and technical standards is expected by clients and insurance providers.
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