Senior EHS Engineer - GMP Safety & Compliance Lead

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

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.