Our client, a leader in the data centre sector, is currently seeking an experienced HSE Lead to join their team in Farciennes, Belgium. This permanent, full-time, on-site role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of one of Europe's most ambitious data centre builds, where your expertise in health and safety will directly impact the project's success and integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the identification and management of high-risk activities across all project phases, collaborating with key stakeholders for proactive safety planning and coordination.
- Champion the implementation and continuous improvement of risk control measures, ensuring their effectiveness and integration into daily operations.
- Develop and maintain robust reporting and communication structures to provide clear visibility of HSE performance across the project.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of site-level HSE planning through active engagement with contractors, workers, and supervisors.
- Act as a visible and proactive safety leader onsite by conducting audits, mentoring teams, and driving a culture of safety excellence.
- Design and implement the project's safety strategy and procedures, ensuring alignment and buy-in from all project partners.
- Conduct independent audits across all construction activities, identifying gaps, and driving corrective actions.
- Ensure contractors establish and maintain top-tier safety practices and procedures, aligned with project and regulatory standards.
- Maintain and enhance health and safety management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
Job Requirements:
- Experience in HSE management, ideally within data centre, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, or high-voltage infrastructure sectors.
- Completed 30-hour training or equivalent in Construction Industry Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA).
- Management training and incident investigation experience.
- Strong track record in contractor management and stakeholder engagement, including working with design teams and project professionals.
- Deep understanding of European HSE regulations and standards with the ability to apply them in complex, fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written - with an aptitude for influencing and leading across diverse teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.
- A collaborative mindset and a passion for building strong relationships through openness, purpose, and shared achievement.
- Legal right to work in Belgium.
Benefits:
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Employee benefits package.
If you are an experienced HSE Lead looking for a new opportunity to further your career within the data centre sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Farciennes.
