Project HSE Manager
First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026.
As a project HSE Manager at Van Oord you will work on different project locations (rotation) to make sure that all the safety policies are adhered by your colleagues, contractors and third parties. You are creative in coming up with solutions that are both efficient and safe. It is up to you to take the lead in implementing safety and environmental excellence.
- Project-Based (No Fixed Primary Location)
- QHSE
THE POSITION
As a project HSE Manager at Van Oord you will work on different project locations (rotation) to make sure that all the safety policies are adhered by your colleagues, contractors and third parties. You are creative in coming up with solutions that are both efficient and safe. It is up to you to take the lead in implementing safety and environmental excellence.
YOUR IMPACT
Your role involves balancing project interests, providing guidance, maintaining a safety-first culture and:
- Constantly working on improvement in safety awareness and the safety culture within projects, encouraging project management to take responsibility
- Ensure that safety policies, objectives, procedures and plans are effectively communicated and adhered by all project members and subcontractors
- Reporting on the safety performance to the management, addressing on audit and inspection findings and taking action on the matters to prevent recurrence
- Maintaining a strong communication and collaboration relationship with the supervisors, client, third parties and the QHSE department
- Managing the project HSE team
These responsibilities collectively contribute to a comprehensive HSE management approach within the national projects.
At Van Oord, we're at the forefront of executing ground-breaking projects that shape the world. Our projects are not just large; they're ambitious, technically challenging, and globally significant. We offer the opportunity to work on projects that matter, where innovation, dedication, and teamwork drive us to lead not only in execution but in making the world safer and more sustainable.
YOUR WORKPLACE
As HSE Manager you will be part of the QHSE department, located in Rotterdam & Gorinchem. During preparation you will work most of the time at our offices in the Netherlands. During execution you will work on or near the project location.
ABOUT YOU
As an experienced HSE Manager, you contribute to a safe and sustainable work environment within challenging projects. You are responsible for developing and monitoring Health, Safety & Environment strategies at both the national and international levels. Flexibility is essential, as you are open to working on a rotational basis. You know how to manage complex projects effectively and generate support among various stakeholders.
What else do you bring to the table?
- Relevant education, preferably with a higher safety degree or change management qualification
- You have previous experience in a similar role involving complex projects and project management
- You speak and read English fluently
- Strong people management skills are essential for this role
- Leadership, decisiveness, and excellent communication skills
WE OFFER
Working in an international, high demanding and dynamic organisation, with the possibility to truly have impact on our business, people and environment.
- a salary that matches your responsibilities and experience
- Travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home office allowance (€2,45 per day)
- 32 leave days per year
- Variable bonus
- Pension scheme
- Collective health insurance (optional)
- Excellent rotation schemes and allowances for working on rotation
- Extensive learning and (personal) development possibilities, including a wide range of courses, for example gaining your GWO or BOSIET certificate
- You can join communities, like Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association
- We organize several (sport) events, e.g. winter sport, weekend of sailing, cycling and a motorcycle tour