HSE Coordinator

Job Title: HSE Coordinator

Location: Gelderland, The Netherlands

Industry: Operational Manufacturing Site

Start Date: ASAP/September 2026

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract (Initial 12 months, extension possible)

Project Overview:

The project covers demolition, civil works, steel construction, roofing/façade works, and electrical, mechanical and process installations, all while the factory remains fully operational, so close coordination with site logistics and internal traffic is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be the owner of the Project-Specific HSE Plan and lead HSE representative for this brownfield construction project at an operational production site
• You will support and lead the project and construction management team on all HSE matters, including daily coordination with contractor HSE supervisors and the client’s site HSE contact
• You will ensure compliance with Dutch HSE legislation, Life Saving Rules, permit-to-work requirements, and site-specific procedures
• You will own the permit-to-work process, review SWMS, task risk analyses and lifting plans, and issue/supervise work permits for high-risk activities, including integrated permits where multiple critical activities overlap (e.g. hot work in confined spaces)
• You will perform daily workplace inspections, monitor high-risk activities (work at height, lifting, demolition, excavation, hot work, confined spaces, LOTOTO), and take corrective action or stop work where needed
• You will chair the weekly HSE meeting and participate in daily start-of-work meetings
• You will verify site induction and mandatory HSE training completion for all new personnel, and coordinate contractor emergency response/first aid provisions
• You will manage HSE KPI reporting, incident/near-miss investigation and documentation, and ensure findings are visibly communicated in daily project routines

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in industrial construction / brownfield projects
• Recognized HSE certification (NEBOSH, IOSH, MVK/HVK, or equivalent); VCA-VOL strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Dutch HSE legislation, permit-to-work systems and contractor management
• EU freelance (ZZP) setup
• Languages: English required, Dutch required
• Availability to start ASAP/September 2026
• No accommodation provided

Contract Details

Location: On-site Gelderland, The Netherlands

Duration: 12 months + possible extensions

Schedule: 40(+) hours per week

Rate: Competitive freelance daily rate, depending on experience and qualifications