SHEQ Manager

Consortio RG Ltd; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Company car

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

A leading inland shipping operator is seeking a SHEQ Manager based in Antwerp or Switzerland. This pivotal role involves enhancing the company’s health, safety, environment, and quality management system while ensuring compliance with European regulations. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related fields, along with SHEQ experience in maritime environments. The position offers competitive remuneration, hybrid working options, and substantial leadership exposure, allowing an impact on safety culture and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in SHEQ management within maritime or similar sectors.
• Strong understanding of European inland maritime regulations.
• Ability to lead teams and foster a safety-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the SHEQ framework across fleet and shore-based activities.
• Ensure compliance with European inland maritime regulations.
• Oversee audits and certification processes.

Skills

SHEQ experience

Leadership

Risk management

Fluency in English and German

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Management, Marine Studies

Job description

A market-leading European inland shipping operator, recognised for its modern fleet and commitment to operational excellence, is seeking a SHEQ Manager to join its expanding shore-based team. Operating across key inland waterways and supported by experienced technical and management professionals, the organisation is driven by a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental performance.

This is a pivotal leadership role based primarily in Antwerp or Switzerland, with regular travel across Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for leading and continuously improving the company’s Quality, Health, Environment and Safety framework across both fleet and shore-based activities. Working closely with senior leadership and managing one direct report, the SHEQ Manager will drive compliance with European inland maritime regulations, oversee audits and certification processes, lead incident investigations, strengthen risk management practices, and further embed a proactive and accountable safety culture throughout the business. With a recently vacated position, this appointment is business-critical and offers the opportunity to make an immediate and tangible impact.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Management, Marine Studies or equivalent experience
• Proven SHEQ experience within maritime, inland shipping or a closely related sector, including audits, investigations and risk management
• Previous onshore leadership experience, ideally within tanker or inland vessel operations
• Strong knowledge of European inland maritime regulations and safety standards
• Currently based in Belgium or Switzerland
• Fluency in English and German, or a willingness to learn German

In return, the successful candidate will join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation offering competitive remuneration, a company car, hybrid working flexibility and structured leadership exposure. The role provides 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave incentives linked to out-of-hours support, and the opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers in a collaborative, team-focused environment. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a respected and expanding operator.