Projectleider / Werfopvolger – Dessel | On-site
We are looking for an experienced Projectleider / Werfopvolger to support the execution of construction, maintenance and multidisciplinary projects in a highly safety-focused industrial environment.
Location: Dessel, Belgium
Start: ASAP
Duration: Until 2 November 2026
Commitment: Full-time
Work model: 100% on-site
Rate: Undisclosed
Your Responsibilities
- Coordinate and follow up construction, maintenance and multidisciplinary projects
- Coordinate contractors and different executing parties on site
- Support project leaders and responsible project managers during the execution phase
- Plan and coordinate activities in time and space
- Ensure contractors have the required documentation, access and work permits
- Monitor technical progress, quality, planning and administrative requirements
- Act as the first-line point of contact for contractors on site
- Lead contractor meetings and contribute to site meetings
- Identify conflicts and issues proactively and coordinate appropriate solutions
- Maintain and update technical and construction documentation
- Document changes, deviations, milestones, reports and completed works
- Escalate major technical or operational issues when required
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure strict compliance with site safety regulations and applicable legislation
- Prepare or contribute to post-intervention files, Safety & Health Plans and coordination records
- Manage permits for hazardous work and evaluate task risk analyses
- Conduct kick-off and toolbox meetings
- Monitor correct use of PPE and compliance with site safety standards
- Follow up practical site conditions, including waste management and safe working practices
- Contribute to incident reporting, fact-finding and preventive measures
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve site processes and ways of working
- Implement lessons learned and improvement initiatives
- Develop and roll out improved processes and working methods
- Stay up to date with relevant legislation, safety standards and technical developments
Ideal Profile
- Proven experience in project/site coordination
- Strong communication skills and sufficient maturity to manage contractors and stakeholders
- Experience coordinating the execution of works on site
- Good understanding of project management, contract management and technical documentation
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Able to maintain overview across multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders
- Ownership-driven and process-oriented
- Experience working with technical specifications / technical tender documentation
- Comfortable managing external partners and contractors
- Dutch-speaking at native/bilingual level
Key Skills
Project Management | Site Coordination | Contractor Management | Contract Management | Safety Management | Technical Documentation | Communication | Coordination | Problem Solving | Process Improvement
If you are an experienced Projectleider / Werfopvolger with strong site coordination and safety experience, and you're available for an on-site assignment in Dessel, get in touch.