EHS Manager

Panda International; Cuijk; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda International is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a major international project in the Nijmegen area, Netherlands. This fully site-based role involves shaping and maintaining H&S policies across the project lifecycle, from design to handover, coordinating with project management, engineering, operations, contractors and regulators.

The candidate will lead risk assessments, safety reviews, training programs and audits, ensuring compliance with LOTO, confined spaces,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Health & Safety within complex industrial, manufacturing, engineering or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Health & Safety strategy, plans, standards and procedures.
• Translate corporate H&S policies and regulatory requirements into project-specific needs.
• Act as H&S authority within the project team and provide expert guidance to leadership.
• Ensure H&S integration across design, engineering, construction, commissioning and operations readiness.
• Lead risk assessments, safety reviews and permit-to-work processes.
• Define and monitor contractor safety requirements and safety programs (LOTO, confined spaces, working at heights, electrical safety, lifting, ATEX).
• Conduct site inspections, safety walks, audits and observations; lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Skills

H&S management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Incident investigations

Training and inductions

Job description

A leading international organization is looking for an experienced professional to join a major project as a Health & Safety Manager in the Netherlands. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping, implementing, and maintaining Health & Safety (H&S) policies, standards, and programs across the complete project lifecycle. You will ensure that activities from design and engineering through construction, commissioning, and handover are executed in compliance with legal requirements, internal standards, and industry best practices. This is a fully site-based position in Nijmegen area where you will work closely with project management, engineering teams, operations, contractors, and external stakeholders to establish and maintain a strong safety culture.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain the project's Health & Safety strategy, management plans, standards, and procedures.
• Translate corporate H&S policies and regulatory requirements into practical project-specific requirements.
• Act as the H&S authority within the project team, providing expert advice to project leadership.
• Ensure H&S requirements are integrated throughout design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Lead project risk assessments, task risk assessments, and other safety reviews.
• Establish and maintain safety procedures, work instructions, and permit-to-work systems.
• Define, communicate, and monitor contractor safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with critical safety programs, including LOTO, confined space entry, working at heights, electrical safety, lifting operations, contractor management, and ATEX where applicable.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety walks, audits, and behavioral observations.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and non-conformities, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver H&S inductions, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and training programs.
• Coordinate internal and external H&S audits and regulatory inspections.
• Define, monitor, and report H&S KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, operations, contractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant professional experience within Health & Safety, preferably in a complex industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or construction project environment.
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Experience managing Health & Safety throughout different phases of a project lifecycle.
• Experience with risk assessments, safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of critical safety programs such as LOTO, permit-to-work, confined spaces, working at heights, electrical safety, lifting operations, and ATEX.
• Experience working with and managing the safety performance of contractors and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coach project managers, engineers, supervisors, and contractors on H&S requirements.
• A proactive and hands-on approach with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

What You Can Expect

• A 12-month assignment within a major international project.
• A 40-hour working week.
• A fully site-based position in Nijmegen Area, Netherlands.
• The opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety across a complex and multidisciplinary project.
• Close collaboration with engineering, operations, project management, and external contractors.
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on safety culture, compliance, and project execution.
• A dynamic international working environment.