Senior EHS Engineer

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Leiden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in Leiden, Netherlands seeks an experienced Senior EHS Engineer to oversee safety in engineering and maintenance projects. This role emphasizes compliance and improvement within a regulated GMP environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in EHS, with strong knowledge of safety regulations and a proactive mindset. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience within EHS, engineering, construction, or maintenance environments.
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety regulations, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Experience in complex or regulated industries such as pharma, biotech, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS and safety activities during engineering, maintenance, and facility projects.
• Develop and manage work permits, risk assessments, and safety plans.
• Supervise contractors and on-site activities for safe execution.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Support implementation and improvement of safety systems.
• Deliver safety training and coach teams.
• Collaborate with teams for compliance with GMP and ISO14001.

Skills

Occupational safety regulations

Risk assessments

Permit-to-work systems

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, or related field

Job description

The Company

A global pharmaceutical organization focused on developing, producing and commercializing vaccines and antibody-based solutions to fight infectious diseases. The site operates in a highly innovative, fast-paced environment with strong emphasis on technical excellence, compliance and continuous improvement.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior EHS Engineer– Engineering & Maintenance to join a leading global healthcare organization within a highly regulated GMP environment. In this role, you will act as the main safety contact for multidisciplinary engineering and facility projects, ensuring safe execution, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of site safety standards while collaborating closely with engineers, contractors, maintenance teams, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS and safety activities during engineering, maintenance, and facility upgrade projects.
• Develop and manage work permits, risk assessments, LOTOTO procedures, and safety plans.
• Supervise contractors and on-site activities to ensure safe and compliant execution.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Support implementation and improvement of safety systems and procedures.
• Deliver safety training and coach teams to strengthen the site safety culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with GMP and ISO14001 standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Safety, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience within EHS, engineering, construction, or maintenance environments.
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety regulations, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Experience working in complex or regulated industries such as pharma, biotech, or manufacturing.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• MVK or similar safety certification is preferred.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and solution‑oriented mindset.