Job Title: EHS Site Manager

Location: Netherlands
Languages: English and Dutch speaking
Working Pattern: 5 days a week (Monday to Friday, site-based)
Contract Duration: Initial 12-month contract with potential extension
Project: Major High Voltage Infrastructure Project
Start Date: ASAP

About the Client

Our client is a leading engineering organisation delivering major power and energy infrastructure projects across Europe. They are currently seeking an experienced EHS Site Manager to support the safe delivery of a large-scale electrical infrastructure project.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced EHS Site Manager to oversee all health, safety and environmental activities on a major high-voltage construction project.

You will be responsible for implementing the project HSE management system, ensuring compliance with local legislation, client standards and industry best practices, while promoting a strong safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Join the project team as the EHS Site Manager, leading all health, safety and environmental activities throughout the construction phase.

• Lead all site HSE activities and act as the primary HSE representative.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all project teams and contractors.
• Develop, implement and maintain project HSE documentation and management plans.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety observations.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and workforce safety briefings.
• Monitor contractor compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
• Prepare regular HSE reports and performance statistics.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, client requirements and industry standards.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with construction, commissioning and project management teams to ensure safe project delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction Health, Safety & Environmental management.
• Previous experience on high-voltage, power transmission, substations, utilities or other major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction HSE management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Experience conducting site audits, inspections, incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and engage stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 or equivalent preferred).
• Valid VCA or equivalent site safety certification is advantageous.
• Fluent English and Dutch communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.