HSE Lead

Linesight; Farciennes; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading construction consultancy is searching for an HSE Lead to ensure safety on large-scale, high-voltage projects. The role requires a minimum of 12 years of construction safety management experience and the ability to manage high-risk activities. Candidates must possess strong stakeholder engagement skills, knowledge of European HSE regulations, and a collaborative mindset. This position is based in Farciennes, Belgium, offering a chance to influence safety practices in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of construction safety management experience.
• Experience in high-voltage infrastructure sectors.
• Legal right to work in Belgium.

Responsabilités

• Lead management of high-risk activities throughout project phases.
• Champion risk control measures for safety.
• Develop reporting structures for HSE performance.
• Evaluate site-level HSE planning with engagement.
• Conduct audits and mentor teams in safety.
• Design project safety strategy and procedures.
• Conduct independent audits and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure contractor safety practices meet standards.
• Maintain HSE management systems.

Connaissances

Construction safety management

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Knowledge of European HSE regulations

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Formation

30 Hour OSHA training or equivalent

Management and incident investigation training

Description du poste

As a HSE Lead at Linesight, you’ll be part of a high-performing, culturally diverse team delivering one of Europe’s most ambitious data centre builds. You’ll work on a large-scale, high-voltage construction project where safety is paramount, and your expertise will directly shape the success and integrity of the build. We foster a collaborative and empowering environment where you’ll be supported to take real ownership of your role, grow your career, and make a lasting impact. At Linesight, trusted relationships are everything — with our clients, our teams, and our partners.

In this role you will:

• Lead the identification and management of high-risk activities across all project phases, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure proactive safety planning and coordination.
• Champion the implementation and continuous improvement of risk control measures, ensuring they are effective, monitored, and embedded in 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.
• Be a visible and proactive safety leader onsite — 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 outstanding safety practices and procedures, aligned with project and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and enhance health and safety management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

We would love to hear from you if you have:

A minimum of 12 years of construction safety management experience in

addition to relevant HSE team management experience, ideally within data centre, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, or high-voltage infrastructure sectors.

30 Hour training or local equivalent in Construction Industry Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA)

Management training and Incident investigation training

• Strong track record in contractor management and stakeholder engagement, including 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 the ability to influence and lead 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.
• Have the legal right to work in Belgium and are based in or willing relocate to Farciennes.

Interviews are conducted either in person or virtually (video required).

About us

Since 1974, we’ve been providing a construction consultancy service that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. It takes a special kind of togetherness to create our thriving, authentic culture. We overcome challenges together, delivering better projects and leveraging innovation. We see the potential in our people and we empower them. We’re a business on a journey – an agile business that is proudto be different.We are Linesight. Dynamic. Driven. Different.

Our approach to DE&I

At Linesight, we believe that our success is tied to the success of our employees, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone. We understand that creating an environment where all employees have an equal opportunity to thrive requires a concerted effort across every stage of their time with us, from hiring and onboarding to promotion, career growth, and development.

As part of this commitment, we have implemented a range of policies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This starts with our attraction pipeline and accessible job descriptions, designed to attract a broad range of candidates, and continuing throughout the employee life cycle with DE&I checks built in at every stage. Fairness, consistency, and transparency are the core principles for all our hiring, salary increase, and promotion decisions with built-in gender pay gap checks. Employee and family-friendly policies also enhance inclusion and equity in our teams.

About Health and Safety

Adhering to the highest health and safety standards is a cornerstone of our organisation, and we always prioritise health and safety in our work environments and for our employees, as well as on our project sites. Seize the opportunity to join our esteemed team of highly experienced safety advisers for major construction projects, who greatly enhance and improve existing construction safety management procedures on live sites.

“I have had the opportunity to work on some amazing projects around the world since joining as a graduate in 2012, working in Dublin, Singapore, Sydney and New York.”

Adam Tai

Associate Director

“There is a keen focus on continuous professional development, and for me, gaining experience across multiple sectors has been a great opportunity to diversify my skillset and progress my career. I started in civils andinfrastructure, andhave since been actively involved on large-scale commercial, student accommodation and residential projects, where I provide cost advice and guidance to both public and private sector clients.”

Chris McCarry

Associate Director - Cost Management

“The career path is structured as you are on the APC or other industry equivalents almost immediately, which is a great way to track progress. I consistently got clear guidance and regular feedback from mentors, plus questions were always welcome, so that really helps.”