Safety Advisor

Design Build Search; Groningen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights covered

Meal allowance

Accommodation provided

Coaching and mentorship

Job summary

Design Build Search is seeking a Safety Advisor for a major construction project in Groningen, Netherlands. The role follows a 17/4 roster with weekends off and involves hands-on safety on site, including lifting, cranes and electrical works at a data centre.

You will implement the SMS, conduct risk assessments, draft method statements, and support site teams with EHS practices. Flights, accommodation and meal allowance are provided as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Environmental Health & Safety or related field (ideally honors).
• Experience on construction sites; hands-on safety advisor for electrical, cranes and heavy lifting works.
• Interest in long-term EHS career and ability to travel to Groningen on a 17/4 roster.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Prepare risk assessments, method statements and safety plans.
• Advise site management on Safe Plans of Action and toolbox talks.
• Carry out site inspections and audits under supervision and track corrective actions.

Skills

On-site safety management

Electrical safety

Crane and lifting safety

Communication skills

Education

EHS or related degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Safety Advisor - Construction Industry - Groningen - Netherlands

One of Europe’s leading building contractors has an exceptional opportunity as a Health & Safety Advisor in Groningen, Netherlands on a 17/4 rotation with weekends off. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. Working on rotation you will need to be able to manage safety on the site on your own during rotation break. There will be lifting and cranes as well as electrical works on a data centre.

Key Duties You Will Get Training On

• Assist in implementing and maintaining the company’s Safety Management System (SMS).
• Help in ensuring compliance with Irish health and safety legislation.
• Participate in the preparation and updating of safety statements, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Implement the company’s health, safety, quality and environmental policy, procedures and policies.
• Advising and assisting site management in drafting and communicating Method Statements, Safe Plans of Action and Toolbox Talks.
• Support site teams in adhering to EHS policies and procedures.
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits under supervision. Assist in the follow‑up required to ensure that actions are dealt with immediately.
• Assist with accident/incident investigations and reporting, ensuring corrective actions are followed up.
• Maintain EHS records, reports, training logs, and registers.
• Assist in compiling EHS performance metrics and dashboards.
• Prepare safety documentation and reports.
• Promote a proactive EHS culture through internal communications and awareness campaigns.
• Liaise with employees and contractors to encourage engagement with safety practices.
• Support environmental monitoring activities such as waste management, energy tracking, and pollution prevention.

Skills / Experience required for the role:

• A third-level qualification in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related field. (Ideally Honors Degree level)
• Experience on site, boots on the ground, proactive safety advisor for electrical, cranes and heavy lifting works
• A genuine interest in health & safety and a desire to develop a long‑term career in EHS.
• Ability and flexibility to travel to Groningen on a 17/4 Roster, weekends are off
• Good communication and organisational skills, engagement out on site, plenty of site walks during the day
• Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and good time management
• Adaptable and solutions driven
• Able to work in a team environment or on own initiative.
• Excellent IT skills and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite
• Can work in Groningen, fly to Amsterdam
• Flights, meal allowance & accommodation covered

Benefits & Next Steps:

• Coaching and mentorship
• Permanent position with solid future in the business
• Attractive salary package including Accommodation, Travel, Allowance
• Available now
• Secure pipeline of projects
• Join a friendly helpful team