Project QHSE-S Engineer

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV; Belgique; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An extensive mobility program

Permanent training track

Growth opportunities

Employee wellbeing program

International and multicultural team

Job summary

DEME is seeking a senior QHSE professional to develop and implement policies and standards across its projects. You will monitor compliance, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement in QHSE practices.

The role requires expertise in safety management, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic marine environment, including offshore operations. Willingness to work on site internationally is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, safety engineering, or environmental management.
• Experience in dredging, construction, or offshore projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of QHSE management systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop or contribute to QHSE-S policies and standards and ensure implementation.
• Monitor compliance through audits and inspections and manage corrective actions.
• Lead risk assessments and incident investigations and report findings.
• Prepare QHSE-S documentation, KPIs and manage management systems.

Skills

QHSE management

Auditing & inspections

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in engineering/safety/environmental management

Job description

To develop policies and standards for own discipline, analyse and assess risks and opportunities, advise stakeholders on measures and ensure implementation is in line with relevant developments, laws and regulations, in order to contribute to compliance with policies and regulations. If working on projects, you determine or contribute to the QHSE-S objectives for the project within the assigned (sub)area, analyse relevant QHSE-S requirements, monitor regularly and ensure project execution is according to QHSE-S standards, procedures, contract agreements and legal requirements. Advise Project Management on QHSE-S matters and promote QHSE-S awareness. Ensure feedback to HQ.

Your responsibilities

• Develop or contribute to the development of QHSE-S policies and standards for own field or discipline and ensure implementation within the DEME Group.
• Follow up on compliance with policies by proactively planning, monitoring and/or conducting audits and inspections.
• Supervise and control the implementation, configuration and management of approved corrective and preventive measures.
• Analyse, develop, maintain and report on qualitative and quantitative data regarding procedures, processes, systems and tools for own (functional) area from all departments and from the market while considering the needs of the business.
• Stimulate QHSE-S awareness in accordance with the management system specifications in all employees by developing training courses, organising events and sharing knowledge on (changes in) own functional area.
• Act as an ambassador for QHSE-S and promote discussions on important QHSE-S topics.
• Provide detailed QHSE-S advice and signal risks and opportunities to the management and other stakeholders on the responsible area of expertise.
• Document activities and the progress thereof, as well as potential risks, provide insights regarding quantitative and qualitative developments by means of periodical and ad hoc reports, within relevant systems.
• Establish policies and procedures for content management and document control on a corporate level and/or collect, manage, control and archive project-related documents and publications for HQ, projects and equipment.
• Initiate, develop and maintain constructive relations with internal stakeholders, suppliers, subcontractors and interest groups and if required, act as the intermediate function between the QHSE-S department and client, area, project or authorities prior, during and after the project.
• Ensure or contribute to the monitoring of (subareas of) QHSE-S practices (on the project) through regular checks and inspections and discuss observations with Project Management or client.
• Organise the team.
• Select, plan, lead and develop team members accordingly and assure adequate training of personnel.
• Analyse tender documents/contracts to identify any special QHSE-S requirements, manage compliance with (local) legislation and client requirements.
• Determine, establish and/or contribute to the objectives in the scope of (subareas of) QHSE-S together with the Project Manager, assess risks and set up risk management procedures.
• Ensure follow up of audits (documentation, assessments and execution of preventive/ corrective actions).

Your profile

• A relevant bachelor's or Master's degree typically in engineering, safety engineering, technical field or a specialization in energy/environmental management.
• Experience in construction, civil or dredging works is preferred.
• Understanding of marine working environments, vessel-based operations, nearshore/offshore site conditions is essential.
• Maintain and control QHSE-S practices on dredging sites, offshore barges, vessels, and marine equipment.
• Experience with safety and QHSE management systems.
• Ability to conduct audits and inspections of dredging machinery, floating equipment, pipelines, dredgers, and support vessels.
• Ability to identify and evaluate QHSE-S risks such as marine traffic, dredging activities, lifting operations, confined spaces on vessels, and participate in or lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Prepare QHSE-S reports, manage project safety documentation, KPIs, update management systems, support QHSE campaigns, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of national and regional HSE regulations and ensuring their application on projects.
• Ability to work efficiently and systematically with strong organizational skills.
• Proactive mindset with initiative, strong teamwork spirit, and the ability to collaborate with multinational teams.
• Analytical thinking and high accuracy in execution.
• Willingness to work on site anywhere in India or abroad in demanding marine environments.
• Willingness to work under 2:1 rotational work schedule.
• Comfortable working in frequently changing environments especially due to the nature of dredging operations.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.
• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities.
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.
• You will be part of an international and multicultural team of colleagues with a group that is worldwide active and contains many nationalities.

DEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy industry, infra marine and environmental works. The company can build on more than 140 years of know-how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, enabling it to be a front runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, reduction of CO2 emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of natural resources. While the company’s roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence in all of the world’s seas and continents, operating in more than 90 countries worldwide. DEME can rely on 5,200 highly skilled professionals across the globe. With a versatile and modern fleet of over 100 vessels, backed by a broad range of auxiliary equipment, the company can provide solutions for even the most complex projects. DEME achieved a turnover of 2.62 billion euros in 2019.