Health And Safety Manager

g2 Recruitment; Arnhem; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking a Project H&S (HSE) Manager for a brownfield modification project in the Arnhem region, East of Arnhem. The role can start immediately with an October/November 2026 window and runs on a freelance 12-month rolling contract, overseeing safety for both design/engineering and on-site construction activities.

You bring a strong HSSEQ/HSEQ background with valid certifications (IOSH/NEBOSH/MVK/HVK), EPC/engineering/construction experience, and hands-on safety management

Qualifications

• HSE certification and relevant certifications
• Experience in safety management on site and in design/engineering phases
• Auditing HSE/HSEQ systems and construction safety processes
• Fluency or proficiency in Dutch for client/contractor liaison

Responsibilities

• Support early design and engineering phases from an HSE perspective
• Audit procurement and onboard suppliers/contractors for HSE compliance
• Oversee subcontractors and construction/installation safety on site
• Advise project staff on health, safety, environmental and quality issues

Skills

HSE certification

Site safety management

HSE auditing

Dutch language

Job description

Project H&S (HSE) Manager to join our client based in the Arnhem region, East of Arnhem. The role can start immediately.

The client is working on a project to deliver a brownfield modification to an existing manufacturing plant

The client is looking for a project H&S manager who will be able to support them for the early stages of the project (design and engineering), support through procurement auditing and onboarding suppliers, contractors and H&S construction management onsite.

The client is the owner operator of the site, and they are also acting as the main contractor, so you will be managing sub-contractors doing the construction and installation works onsite.

START: October, November 2026 (Immediate start is feasible)

FREELANCE: Market Rates

DURATION: 12 month rolling contract (2030 finish)

LOCATION: Arnhem region, The Netherlands (East side of Arnhem)

Specification:

- HSSEQ/EHSQ/HSEQ technical background with relevant certification

- Relevant HSE certification, qualified for site-based working (IOSH, NEBOSH, MVK or HVK)

- Experience with engineering, operating or construction companies (ideally EPC)

- Strong hands on safety management experience (Happy to work in the office or onsite)

- Experience with HSE/HSEQ Systems, Site based safety management and auditing

- Dutch languages skills - Dutch client and contractor

The role requires a H&S Project Manager who is confident in advising projects, operational as well as construction site-based staff on health, safety and environmental + quality issues are beneficial, not essential.