HSE & Compliance Officer junior

Octatube; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-working allowance €2.45/day

Smartphone with company subscription

Cycle-to-work scheme

38 days annual leave

Training and certifications

Job summary

Octatube is seeking an HSE & Compliance Officer to help ensure UK and Dutch safety and compliance across our architectural projects. You'll build a knowledge platform, translate regulations into practical guidance, and support ISO 45001 management.

The role suits graduates or early-career professionals in an international design & build environment. You will develop training, monitor legislation, and collaborate with policy officers, project managers and engineers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Law, Safety, Public Administration, Business, Sustainability or Governance (or BA + 1–2 years).
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to understand regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a knowledge platform with regulatory information for health and safety.
• Develop training and knowledge-sharing initiatives on HSE and compliance.
• Identify risks and contribute to ISO 45001 improvements.
• Research UK/Dutch legislation and translate into practical tools.

Skills

Research skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or Bachelor's with 1-2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Document management systems

Job description

Are you analytical, curious and interested in safety, compliance and technology? As an HSE & Compliance Officer, you will help Octatube deliver exceptional architectural projects across the United Kingdom safely, compliantly and with the future in mind.

32 - 40 hours hbo / wo 3.351 - 4.449 Delft / home

Delivering exceptional architecture takes more than innovative engineering and smart design. Behind every project is a complex landscape of legislation, safety requirements and quality standards.

As our portfolio of projects in the United Kingdom continues to grow, so do the requirements surrounding health and safety compliance. That's why we continuously invest in the knowledge, management systems and processes that enable us to keep safely delivering exceptional architectural projects for years to come.

In this role, you will ensure that knowledge of legislation and compliance requirements is accessible, practical and easy for colleagues to apply. You will contribute to the development of our knowledge management framework and ISO 45001 management system, translate regulatory developments into practical guidance, and help implement training, procedures, and knowledge sharing resources across the organisation.

You will work closely with our policy officer, project managers, engineers, designers and other specialists within our Design & Build organisation. Together, you will help ensure that innovative architectural projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in a future-proof manner.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional looking to develop expertise in health and safety, compliance and organisational development within an international technical environment.

What you'll do

Build and maintain a knowledge platform that gives colleagues quick access to relevant regulatory information and compliance resources for key topics like health and safety.

Develop and organise training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives on HSE and compliance topics for teams across the business.

Identify recurring risks and opportunities for improvement and contribute to the ongoing development of our ISO 45001 management system.

Research UK and Dutch legislation and regulatory requirements and help translate complex obligations into practical tools and guidance for colleagues.

Support the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, working methods and other compliance-related documentation.

Help coordinate documentation and evidence required for certifications such as Constructionline Gold and SSIP.

Monitor developments in UK health, safety and environmental legislation and ensure relevant knowledge is shared throughout the organisation.

Help shape a growing team and contribute to new initiatives in safety, compliance and knowledge management.

What you'll bring

A Master's degree in a relevant discipline, such as Law, Safety Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Sustainability or Governance, or a Bachelor's degree combined with 1-2 years of relevant professional experience.

Strong research skills and the ability to quickly understand and navigate regulatory frameworks.

Excellent written and spoken English.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills combined with a structured, proactive approach to work and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working with colleagues from different disciplines.

Confidence using Microsoft Office, SharePoint and document management systems.

A valid EU work permit.

• A valid EU work permit. It Would Be Great If You Also Have

An interest in the construction, engineering or architectural sector.

Knowledge of health, safety or environmental management systems.

Familiarity with UK and/or Dutch health, safety or environmental legislation.

Dutch language skills at a minimum of B2 level.

What you'll get

A gross monthly salary between €3,351 and €4,449, depending on your knowledge and experience.

Opportunities to develop yourself through training courses, professional development programmes and certifications.

The flexibility to work from home by mutual agreement, including a net home-working allowance of €2.45 per working day.

A smartphone with a company mobile subscription.

38 days of annual leave based on a full-time contract of 40 hours per week (in addition to public holidays).

Convenient travel to our office through our cycle-to-work scheme, NS Business Card or mileage reimbursement.

Automatic salary progression within your pay scale, without the need for annual performance ratings.

An international working environment where architecture, engineering and innovation come together.

Plenty of scope for initiative, responsibility and personal development.

A supportive team, an informal working atmosphere and regular social activities with colleagues.

And, of course, plenty of challenge and enjoyment along the way!

"The challenge is not simply knowing the rules, but making them understandable and practical for colleagues. That’s exactly what makes this role so interesting."

Your growth path

At Octatube, you are at the heart of our operations. You will have distinct responsibilities tailored to your expertise and skills.This means there is plenty of room for your own initiative.But why stop learning? Challenge yourself and determine your own growth path. Develop your talent in a direction that suits both you and Octatube. Work with your Octa-coach and take advantage of the training and development opportunities.

About Octatube

At Octatube, we create smart and innovative solutions for complex and specialised architectural constructions, such as the glass entrance building of the Van Gogh Museum and the cable net façade of the Markthal in Rotterdam. With our design & build approach, we manage projects in-house from technical design and detailing to production, installation, and maintenance.

We provide equal opportunities to all job applicants and strive for an open, safe culture where diverse talent can grow and feel at home. Transparency, integrity, and respect in our collaboration with colleagues, clients, and partners are fundamental to us.

Please note that we are not seeking assistance from external agencies for this vacancy.