Senior Health & Safety Manager

Senior Health & Safety Manager

Our client is a leading multinational engineering services provider and general contractor who employ over 2,000 and deliver leading-edge construction solutions across a range of key sectors including Data Centres, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Technology, Fire protection, Building Services, and Technical Support Services. They are currently looking for a Senior HSE Manager to join them on a Data Centre Project in Mons, Belgium.

The ideal Senior Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for -

• Develop, implement, and oversee project-specific health and safety strategies and plans, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, industry best practices, and client requirements.
• Conduct and review high-level site inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and ensure robust safe systems of work across all construction activities.
• Lead major incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and implement strategic corrective actions to prevent recurrence of accidents, near misses, or non-conformances.
• Drive the delivery of health and safety inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing training programs for site staff, subcontractors, and visitors to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on health and safety performance, maintaining comprehensive records and presenting findings to senior management and client stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and leadership to subcontractors and site teams, ensuring their health and safety plans and practices align with corporate and project standards.
• Oversee the implementation of environmental and sustainability initiatives, including waste management, noise control, and pollution prevention measures, ensuring integration with H&S strategy.
• Stay ahead of changes in health and safety legislation and industry guidance, promoting continuous improvement in site safety practices, policies, and procedures at a senior management level.

You will need -

• Relevant third-level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Over 10 years' experience in environmental, health and safety management on large-scale construction projects, including experience with Tier 1 contractors.
• Proven experience leading project-wide health and safety teams and driving safety performance across complex construction environments.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
• Strong experience in incident investigation, auditing, compliance management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Data Centre experience is highly desirable.
• An EU passport is required for this role.

Savile Lloyd and our Clients are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success. Savile Lloyd is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.