Project HSE Lead

Trades Workforce Solutions; Hauts-de-France; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A major EPC firm is seeking an experienced Project EHS Manager to oversee health, safety, and environmental measures for a significant project in France. This senior role requires strong leadership skills and proven experience in a similar setting. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with standards, coordinating safety across various contractors, and implementing effective HSE plans. The ideal candidate must be fluent in French and proficient in English, with recognized HSE qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Prestations

Bonus

Car allowance

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in senior EHS management role on major EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of French HSE legislation and EU directives.
• Fluent in French and professionally proficient in English.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic EHS leadership across EPC project lifecycle.
• Oversee safety performance of contractors and ensure compliance.
• Develop project-specific HSE plans and emergency protocols.

Connaissances

Leadership

Compliance Knowledge

Training Development

Incident Investigation

Formation

Recognised HSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma)

Description du poste

Project EHS Manager (Chef de Projet HSE)

France – Major EPC Project
€100,000 – €130,000 + bonus + car allowance + benefits

Overview of the role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Project EHS Manager (Chef de Projet HSE) to lead and oversee all health, safety, and environmental aspects of a major EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) project in France. This is a senior position with responsibility for driving EHS excellence across principal contractors, subcontractors, and joint venture partners on a complex, high-value project.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic EHS leadership across the full EPC project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with national and international standards

• Oversee and coordinate the safety performance of multiple principal contractors and subcontractors, enforcing best practice and continuous improvement.

• Develop and implement robust project-specific HSE plans, procedures, and emergency response protocols.

• Lead site audits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are effectively applied.

• Report EHS performance metrics to senior management and client representatives, delivering clear, data-driven updates.

• Champion a positive EHS culture across a multicultural, multi-contractor workforce, including delivery of high-impact training and engagement programmes.

Required qualifications & experience:

• Proven experience in a senior EHS management role on major EPC or mega-projects (infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, nuclear or similar).

• Strong knowledge of French HSE legislation and EU directives; familiarity with major hazard site regulations advantageous.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence Tier 1 contractors and large subcontractor teams.

• Recognised HSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma, Master HSE, French equivalent).

• Fluent French essential; professional English proficiency required (written and spoken).