Health and Safety Advisor in Netherlands

Locations: Eemshaven, Netherlands
Salary: €45,000-€65,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Fixed Term - 6 to 12 Months (likely to extend)

We are seeking experienced Health & Safety Advisors to support major construction projects in Eemshaven (Netherlands).

These are excellent opportunities for hands-on Health & Safety professionals with construction site experience who are passionate about creating safer working environments and driving continuous improvement.

Working closely with the Head of Health & Safety, you will play an important role in ensuring site activities comply with company standards, client expectations and relevant local health and safety legislation.

You will work alongside Project Managers, site teams and contractors, providing practical guidance, carrying out inspections and audits, delivering toolbox talks and challenging unsafe practices where necessary.

The initial contract will be 6-12 months, with a strong possibility of extension depending on project requirements.

Please note: These positions are local hires. Applicants must already be based within a commutable distance of their chosen project location.

• Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures in line with legislation and company requirements.

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks.

• Carry out risk assessments and identify opportunities to minimise workplace hazards.

• Deliver health and safety training and toolbox talks to site personnel.

• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and recommend preventative measures.

• Provide practical health and safety advice and guidance to Project Managers and site teams.

• Monitor compliance with safety procedures, permits and working practices.

• Prepare accurate health and safety reports and maintain relevant documentation.

• Build strong relationships with site teams and contractors to encourage a positive safety culture.

• Challenge unsafe behaviours and practices and take appropriate action where required.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and monitor health and safety performance.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within construction.

• NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent qualification (essential).

• Strong knowledge of construction site safety and risk management.

• Experience implementing and monitoring health and safety policies and procedures.

• Confident conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Computer literate with strong organisational and reporting skills.

• Confident communicating with site teams, contractors and senior management.

• Able to challenge unsafe practices and make decisions when necessary.

Desirable:

• Experience auditing against ISO standards.

• Incident investigation training.

• Experience working on large-scale construction or data centre projects.

• Salary between €45,000 and €65,000, depending on experience.

• Initial 6-12 month fixed-term contract.

• Strong possibility of contract extension.

• Opportunity to work on major construction projects.

• Hands-on role with exposure to a varied project environment.

We have opportunities in:

• Eemshaven, Netherlands

Important: These are local recruitment requirements. Candidates must already live within reasonable commuting distance of their preferred project location. Relocation and overseas travel arrangements are not being offered.

If you are an experienced construction Health & Safety professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we would welcome a confidential conversation.