Global Project HSE Lead – Safety & Compliance Champion

NKT; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT is seeking a Project Health & Safety Manager to lead the Health & Safety agenda across international high‑voltage cable projects. You will develop and implement project HSE plans, coordinate risk assessments, inspections, audits and reporting across sites, vessels and subcontractors.

The role combines leadership with hands‑on work, ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements while fostering a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Health & Safety within complex technical or construction projects.
• Strong project management and planning skills.
• Ability to lead audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication in an international context.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Authorisation to work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Develop, approve and submit project Health & Safety deliverables (plans, RAMS, audits) per deadlines.
• Monitor and report Health & Safety risks, non-conformities and KPIs.
• Plan and allocate Health & Safety resources within the project.
• Integrate Health & Safety measures into project planning and execution.
• Conduct Health & Safety audits and oversee subcontractor safety performance.
• Lead or support Health & Safety incident investigations.
• Facilitate workshops to share lessons learned and drive improvements.
• Act as Health & Safety interface with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

Skills

Health & Safety

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

University degree in Engineering, Health & Safety or Security

NEBOSH Cert. or NEBOSH Dip.

Job description

NKT is seeking a Project Health & Safety Manager to lead the Health & Safety agenda across international high‑voltage cable projects. You will develop and implement project HSE plans, coordinate risk assessments, inspections, audits and reporting across sites, vessels and subcontractors.

The role combines leadership with hands‑on work, ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements while fostering a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.