Senior HSE Manager – Large-Scale Construction

NRL; Groningen; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health and safety on a major construction project in the Netherlands. The role requires EU citizenship or the right to work in the Netherlands, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of construction HSE regulations.

You will drive safety planning, risk assessment, and reporting on-site. Responsibilities include directing safety teams, conducting audits, and delivering toolbox talks and training to staff and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Must have EU citizenship or right to work in the Netherlands.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in occupational health and safety.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices in construction.
• Proven experience leading health and safety on large construction projects.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience managing safety teams or site-based safety professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the health and safety function on assigned projects.
• Provide advice and direction to project teams on safety requirements.
• Ensure safety is embedded in planning, delivery and close-out stages.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and internal procedures.
• Lead development and review of safety plans, risk assessments and method statements.
• Conduct inspections, audits and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and provide support where needed.
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and training sessions for staff and subcontractors.
• Prepare and present safety reports to leadership teams and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Health and safety legislation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

NRL is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health and safety on a major construction project in the Netherlands. The role requires EU citizenship or the right to work in the Netherlands, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of construction HSE regulations.

You will drive safety planning, risk assessment, and reporting on-site. Responsibilities include directing safety teams, conducting audits, and delivering toolbox talks and training to staff and subcontractors.