Job description
Context & Mission:
We are looking for a Senior HSE Lead to support a major pharmaceutical construction project involving the design, construction and commissioning of a large laboratory building.
The project is already in the execution phase and requires a strong on-site HSE leader to ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental standards throughout construction and start-up.
You will act as the HSE workstream lead within a multidisciplinary project team and be the single point of contact for all HSE topics on the project.
Responsibilities:
Project HSE Leadership & Strategy
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Define, implement and continuously improve the HSE strategy for the project
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Ensure safety-by-design principles are integrated and applied during design, construction and commissioning
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Act as the primary HSE contact for internal stakeholders, contractors and external partners
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Interface with internal HSE departments to ensure corporate standards and directives are applied
Construction & Commissioning Support
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Supervise all HSE aspects of construction activities and equipment commissioning
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Ensure all legal inspections, permits and prerequisites are completed before start-up
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Review and approve risk assessments, RAMS and HSE documentation from contractors and internal teams
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Maintain a strong on-site presence, with frequent interactions with contractors, engineers and supervisors
Compliance, Audits & Performance Monitoring
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Lead HSE audits, safety meetings, inspections and site walks
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Monitor and track incidents, near misses, corrective actions, KPIs and overall safety performance
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Actively challenge teams and enforce compliance, going beyond advisory-only support
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Promote a strong safety culture and ensure alignment with legal and internal HSE requirements
Team & Environment
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Integrated into a multidisciplinary project engineering team (architecture, HVAC, electrical, safety, pharmaceutical experts)
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Close collaboration with construction safety coordination, design offices and general contractors
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Regular interface with internal HSE stakeholders and project management
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Work environment: large, complex CAPEX project in an industrial/pharmaceutical context
Profile Requirements:
Experience
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Minimum 8 years of total professional experience
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Significant experience as HSE Lead on large construction or CAPEX projects
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Seniority is essential due to the leadership responsibilities and exposure of the role
Must-Have Qualifications & Skills
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Belgian Prevention Advisor – Level 1 certification (Prévention Conseiller Niveau 1 / Preventieadviseur Niveau 1)
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Strong experience as HSE lead on large construction or industrial CAPEX projects
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Solid background in construction projects with complex technical disciplines (e.g. HVAC, electrical, mechanical, utilities)
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Proven experience with safety-by-design and commissioning/start-up processes
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Demonstrated ability to lead, challenge and enforce HSE standards with contractors and internal teams
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Experience in industrial environments (pharmaceutical sector strongly preferred)
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High on-site availability and a hands-on, field-oriented mindset
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Strong communication skills and professional credibility at all levels (site teams, management, external partners)
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Functional English (minimum B2) for daily professional interactions; local language is a plus
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Initial background in engineering (construction, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, industrial engineering, etc.) followed by HSE specialization / prevention certification
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We are not looking for a purely theoretical prevention expert without practical engineering or construction exposure
Nice to Have
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Experience in pharmaceutical or laboratory construction projects
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Experience covering both engineering/design and execution phases of projects
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Exposure to large, high-investment projects with multiple stakeholders and complex governance
Why joining us?
Rapid growth: Amaris has doubled its workforce in Belgium in two years, providing numerous growth opportunities for employees.
Prestigious projects: Candidates will work with renowned clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and European institutions sectors on impactful missions.
International environment: An agile and dynamic structure promotes intrapreneurship and meritocracy, with international exposure at the heart of Europe.
Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.
Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!