QHSE Manager

Van Vliet Demolition Group; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop and smartphone

25 days annual leave

Challenging international projects

Job summary

Van Vliet Demolition Group is seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to lead safety, quality, and environmental initiatives across the Netherlands and internationally. You will develop, implement, and continuously improve QHSE policies, ensuring alignment with client requirements and certification standards.

This independent role requires strong stakeholder engagement and a hands-on approach to risk and performance management.

Qualifications

• Experience as QHSE Manager or Senior QHSE Coordinator in technical/project environments.
• Strong understanding of safety risk management and quality assurance.
• Experience in demolition, petrochemicals, oil & gas, or heavy industries.
• MVK or HVK qualifications; HVK preferred.
• MBO+ or HBO level education.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and VCA-P.
• Proficient in Dutch and English; German is a plus.
• Valid Category B driving license.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve QHSE policies, procedures and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, client requirements and certification standards (VCA-P, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Conduct risk assessments, lead toolbox talks, and support health and safety plans and risk assessments.
• Visit project sites in the Netherlands and abroad to monitor compliance.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate internal and external audits with advisers and certification bodies.
• Monitor QHSE performance indicators and report to management.
• Maintain QHSE documentation and LAVS records.
• Advise management on QHSE priorities and annual plans.
• Maintain relationships with clients, regulatory authorities, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.

Skills

QHSE leadership

Risk assessment

Compliance management

Strong communication

Dutch and English proficiency

Education

MVK qualification

HVK qualification

MBO+ or HBO level

Tools

LAVS system

Management systems software

MS Office

Job description

Strong QHSE leadership starts with the right manager. Could that be you?

Van Vliet Demolition is looking for an experienced QHSE Manager who puts quality, health, safety, environmental responsibility, and compliance at the heart of everything we do.

In this independent role, you will take ownership of developing, implementing, and continuously improving our QHSE policies at both strategic and operational levels.

You will work closely with management, project teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery across the Netherlands and internationally.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact within a specialized organization operating in some of the most challenging industrial environments.

Your responsibilities

As QHSE Manager, you will oversee our QHSE management system and ensure that safety, quality, and environmental standards are embedded in our daily operations.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve QHSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, client requirements, and certification standards, including VCA-P, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Conduct risk assessments, lead toolbox meetings, and support project teams in preparing health and safety plans and Task Risk Assessments.
• Visit project locations in the Netherlands and abroad to monitor compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate internal and external audits in collaboration with external advisers and certification bodies.
• Monitor QHSE performance indicators, identify improvement opportunities, and report directly to management.
• Maintain QHSE documentation, project files, waste-stream records, and the Dutch National Asbestos Tracking System (LAVS).
• Advise management on QHSE priorities, investments, annual plans, and management reviews.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, regulatory authorities, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a proactive QHSE professional who combines technical knowledge with a practical approach to safety and compliance.

You bring:

• Experience as a QHSE Manager, HSE Manager, or Senior QHSE Coordinator within a technical, industrial, or project-driven environment.
• A strong understanding of operational safety, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Experience in industrial demolition, petrochemicals, oil & gas, industrial construction, or similar high-risk environments.
• An MVK qualification or the ambition to obtain one. An HVK qualification is a strong advantage.
• MBO+ or HBO working and thinking level, supported by relevant qualifications.
• Practical knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and VCA-P.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and advise management.
• A good command of Dutch and English. German is an advantage.
• Strong digital skills and experience working with management systems.
• A valid Category B driving license.

Experience with demolition projects, asbestos removal, or the petrochemical sector is considered a strong advantage.

What we offer

At Van Vliet Demolition, you will join a compact, dynamic, and informal team where your expertise and decisions have a direct impact on our operations.

You will have the freedom and responsibility to shape the QHSE function while working on complex industrial projects for leading international clients.

• Gross monthly salary between €5,500 and €6,500.
• Company car, laptop, and smartphone.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• A high level of independence and responsibility.
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects in the Netherlands and internationally.

About Van Vliet Demolition

Van Vliet Demolition specializes in complex demolition and asbestos removal projects within the oil & gas, petrochemical, industrial, and civil engineering sectors.

Operating from our office in Gorinchem, we support clients in the Netherlands and internationally, delivering projects where safety, technical expertise, and environmental responsibility are essential.

Our integrated management system is aligned with VCA-P, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and applicable asbestos removal certification requirements.

We believe QHSE goes beyond policies and procedures. It is about creating a working environment where safety and quality are part of every decision.