Are you a seasoned H&S professional who thrives on setting the strategic direction for safety? Do you have a passion for building robust safety cultures and ensuring zero harm on complex projects? I am looking for an exceptional Health & Safety Lead to spearhead our safety vision for a crucial upcoming project.

In this pivotal role, you won't just implement policies; you will shape them. You'll be the ultimate H&S authority, translating corporate standards and legal requirements into a pragmatic, project-specific safety strategy that protects our people and assets. From initial design through to handover, you'll embed safety excellence at every stage, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive safety mindset across our entire project ecosystem, employees, contractors, and stakeholders alike.

If you're ready to make a significant impact, drive best-in-class safety practices, and ensure the successful and safe delivery of a high-profile project, this is your opportunity.

Join us and be the architect of our project's safety success!

Health & Safety Strategy & Governance

• Develop and maintain the project's Health & Safety strategy, management plans, standards, and procedures;
• Translate corporate H&S policies, standards, and regulatory requirements into practical project-specific requirements;
• Act as the H&S authority within the project team and provide expert advice to project leadership;
• Ensure alignment between project objectives and corporate safety expectations;
• Monitor changes in legislation and industry standards and assess their impact on project activities.

H&S Management Throughout the Project Lifecycle

• Ensure H&S requirements are integrated into design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness activities;
• Lead project risk assessments, task risk assessments, and other safety reviews;
• Establish, implement, and maintain project safety procedures, work instructions, and permit-to-work systems;
• Ensure contractor safety management requirements are defined, communicated, and monitored;
• Verify compliance with critical safety programs including LOTO, confined space entry, working at heights, electrical safety, lifting operations, contractor management, and ATEX requirements where applicable;
• Ensure suitable emergency response arrangements are developed, tested, and maintained throughout the project.

Site Safety Leadership

• Provide visible safety leadership across all project locations;
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety walks, audits, and behavioral observations;
• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and non-conformities;
• Ensure root cause analyses are completed and corrective and preventive actions are implemented;
• Stop work when unsafe conditions present unacceptable risk.

Training, Awareness & Safety Culture

• Drive a proactive safety culture within the project organization;
• Develop and deliver H&S inductions, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and training programs;
• Coach project managers, engineers, supervisors, and contractors on H&S expectations and responsibilities;
• Promote continuous improvement and employee engagement in safety initiatives.

Compliance, Auditing & Assurance

• Plan and execute H&S audits, inspections, and compliance reviews;
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory inspections;
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions;
• Support achievement and maintenance of relevant certifications and management system requirements;
• Act as lead auditor for project H&S assessments when required.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Define, track, and report project H&S KPIs and leading indicators;
• Analyze trends, identify emerging risks, and recommend improvement measures;
• Prepare H&S performance reports for project governance meetings and senior management;
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to safety performance and compliance.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with project management, engineering teams, operations, contractors, and external authorities;
• Represent the project in discussions with regulators, insurers, external auditors, and other stakeholders regarding Health & Safety matters;
• Facilitate alignment and knowledge sharing between project teams and operational sites.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement of H&S practices throughout the project lifecycle;
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk through engineering, organizational, and behavioral interventions;
• Capture and share lessons learned across the project and wider organization.

• Higher professional education (HBO) working and thinking level, preferably in a relevant field of study such as safety/environment/technology, engineering, or management;
• A completed HVK training or Integrated Safety Science IVK or Management of Safety, Health & Environment MoSHE;
• Demonstrable experience in a similar SHE role within a production environment;
• Experience with ISO systems, RI&E processes and knowledge of relevant laws and regulations;
• Experience with crisis management, stakeholder management, and proficiency in project management and budget management.

Through our agency, you will receive a 12 -month temporary contract.
There is a possibility that your contract will be renewed after these 12 months or that our client will make you an offer of a contract, however, we are not able to guarantee this.

• Salary will be around €8000 - 9600 gross a month based on a full-time position (40 hours a week) and is based on education and experience;
• Travel expenses will be covered;
• Pension plan.

What will happen when you apply? Within four working days, we will let you know whether you are qualified for the position. If you do we will schedule an interview (digital or live). In this interview, we will inform you about the vacancy, the company, and the procedure. If we both agree this is a fitting opportunity we will introduce you to our client and continue to guide you through the whole application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruitment consultants. Every recruiter has a strong focus regarding his/her field of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both you, as the candidate, and the client.