Functiebeschrijving
For our international client, active in building of datacenters and with worldwide operations, we are currently looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager for high critical construction environments.
In this role you will have the following responsibilities:
- (remote and live) leading and recruiting the team of prevention specialists within Europe
- communicate regularly with internal stakeholders and key clients to optimize the safety / prevention policies, plans and implementations in the respective countries
- Create strategic direction for all Health and Safety related topics within European activities
- Setup and maintain strong collaborations with clients & contractors for all Health and Safety guidelines and agreements
- Oversee the preparation and approval of safety plans, method statements and risk assessments and the correct implementation / effectiveness
- Implement and streamline the reporting process for HS data
This role is based in North of Brussels (Vilvoorde-Grimbergen) with approximately 30% travel.
Travel will be in Europe mainly and fairly flexible to plan according to preference of the hired H&S manager. When not travelling, the work location may vary from HQ in Brussels or home office. Relocation to Belgium is required.
The ideal candidate will have the following background/experiences
- Strong experience in H&S strategic management within a country of Continental Europe
- Industry experience in Data centers and / or Large scale Construction is a huge plus
- Prior experience in leading a team of Safety specialists on local level. If you have led a (partly) international or remote team, that can be a plus.
- We require a candidate whose English is at a very high level (speaking, writing and listening) given the international nature of this role. French and Dutch language skills are considered a plus.
No freelancers or contractors can be engaged for this role.
Our client believes strongly in empowered employees, which results in a high trusting work environment and short hierarchical lines. For the Health & Safety Manager role, you will be rewarded with a very competitive salary, including company car and full package of employee benefits. Permanent housing accommodations are not included.