HS&E Expert EMEA

Rolls-Royce plc; Dordrecht; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days/wk)

Pension scheme

Company fitness programme

Profit-sharing scheme

Holiday allowance 8%

27 vacation days

13 ATV days

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Solutions Benelux B.V. is seeking an HS&E Expert – EMEA (m/f) for a full-time role based in Dordrecht, the Netherlands. The role provides regional oversight, guidance and coordination across the EMEA organisation, connecting local HSE managers and leads and supporting the rollout of regional initiatives.

You will report to the SVP Global Markets – EMEA and travel regularly across the EMEA region, ensuring consistent HS&E standards while maintaining local accountability in each entity.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional HSE qualification such as NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the EMEA HS&E roadmap and support its local implementation.
• Coach local HSE Managers and leaders on HS&E policies and practices.
• Conduct site visits, audits and compliance reviews across entities.
• Guide risk assessments, incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Strengthen safety culture and local capability through coaching and training.
• Monitor regional HS&E performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Travel regularly across the EMEA region.

Skills

Safety leadership

Coaching

Change management

Analytics

Communication

Audit & investigation

Cultural awareness

Collaboration

Education

HSE qualification (NEBOSH/IOSH)

Job description

Job Description Rolls-Royce Solutions Benelux B.V. is a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, a division of Rolls-Royce plc. We provide pioneering, integrated power solutions for the marine and infrastructure sectors and focus on digitalisation and electrification, playing an innovative key role at the forefront of the energy transition. Our core business is supplying and maintaining sustainable power through diesel and gas engines and power systems for shipping, energy generation, construction, rail and data centers applications within the Benelux. Whilst this role is part of the EMEA Global Markets organisation, this regional role is based from our office in Dordrecht, The Netherlands.

We are looking for an: HS&E Expert – EMEA (m/f) (Fulltime | 40 hours). As HS&E Expert – EMEA, you provide regional oversight, specialist guidance, coaching and coordination across our EMEA organisation. You connect local HSE Managers and Leads, support the rollout of regional and global initiatives, and help ensure the consistent application of HS&E policies, procedures and standards. This is a regional role with regular travel across EMEA. You report to the SVP Global Markets – EMEA and work closely with the local Managing Directors, HSE professionals and operational leaders. Legal, operational and day‑to‑day HS&E accountability remains with each local entity and its designated HSE role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the EMEA HS&E roadmap, aligned with global and regional priorities, and support its local implementation.
• Coach local HSE Managers, Leads and operational leaders on HS&E policies, management systems, legislation and safe working practices.
• Conduct site visits, audits and compliance reviews, supporting local entities during corporate, customer, certification and regulatory audits.
• Guide local teams on risk assessments, incident investigations, Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions, escalating significant or recurring gaps when required.
• Strengthen safety culture and local capability through coaching, training, knowledge sharing and collaboration across the EMEA HSE community.
• Monitor and analyse regional HS&E performance, provide management reporting and drive continuous improvement.
• Regular travel across EMEA is required.
• Local management and the designated HSE role remain accountable for legal compliance and day‑to‑day HS&E management within each entity.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional HSE qualification, such as NEBOSH, IOSH or an equivalent national or international certification.
• Relevant HSE experience within a complex, international or multi‑site matrix organization.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing or another operational environment.
• Practical experience with HS&E management systems, risk assessments, audits, incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis.
• Good command of English, both verbally and in writing.
• German or another European language is an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the EMEA region.

Required Skills

• Safety‑culture leadership and facilitation: able to influence behaviour, strengthen accountability and embed safety into everyday decision‑making.
• Coaching and stakeholder management: builds trusted relationships and enables local leaders and HSE professionals to take ownership.
• Change management: supports cultural and operational change across countries with different levels of HSE maturity.
• Analytical capability: uses HSE data, trends, leading indicators, audit findings and incident information to identify priorities and recommend action.
• Communication skills: explains complex legal and technical matters in a clear, practical and audience‑appropriate way.
• Audit and investigation skills: capable of conducting audits, supporting serious‑incident investigations and guiding corrective‑action follow‑up.
• Cultural and regulatory awareness: works effectively across countries, cultures, languages and regulatory environments.
• Collaborative approach: connects people, promotes knowledge sharing and supports consistent regional standards while preserving local accountability.

What we offer

• CLA ME Grade K: €5,300–€7,000 gross per month.
• Profit‑sharing Scheme and 8% holiday allowance.
• 27 vacation days and 13 ATV days.
• Option of 2 days a week Hybrid working, including an equipped home workplace.
• PME pension scheme and Company Fitness programme.
• Broad professional and career‑development opportunities within a well‑established international organization.

More about us

Our purpose is a force for progress – powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our behaviours are shown in our business; We put safety first. We do the right thing. We keep it simple. And we make a difference. Rolls‑Royce Power Systems has its headquarters in Friedrichshafen, Germany. We are over 10,000 people worldwide. Under the MTU brand, we develop and produce high‑speed engines and propulsion systems for ships and heavy land, rail and Defence vehicles, as well as drive systems for use in the oil and gas industry and in power generation. Our aim is to make diesel engines even cleaner and smarter. With our Green and High‑Tech programme we provide forward‑looking answers to the growing challenges of the mobility and energy transition focusing on electrified drive systems as well as alternative fuels and energy sources.

Type of Contract Permanent Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.