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
* Define, implement and continuously improve the HSE strategy for the project
* Ensure safety-by-design principles are integrated and applied during design, construction and commissioning
* Act as the primary HSE contact for internal stakeholders, contractors and external partners
* Interface with internal HSE departments to ensure corporate standards and directives are applied
Construction & Commissioning Support
* Supervise all HSE aspects of construction activities and equipment commissioning
* Ensure all legal inspections, permits and prerequisites are completed before start-up
* Review and approve risk assessments, RAMS and HSE documentation from contractors and internal teams
* Maintain a strong on-site presence, with frequent interactions with contractors, engineers and supervisors
Compliance, Audits & Performance Monitoring
* Lead HSE audits, safety meetings, inspections and site walks
* Monitor and track incidents, near misses, corrective actions, KPIs and overall safety performance
* Actively challenge teams and enforce compliance, going beyond advisory-only support
* Promote a strong safety culture and ensure alignment with legal and internal HSE requirements
Team & Environment
* Integrated into a multidisciplinary project engineering team (architecture, HVAC, electrical, safety, pharmaceutical experts)
* Close collaboration with construction safety coordination, design offices and general contractors
* Regular interface with internal HSE stakeholders and project management
* Work environment: large, complex CAPEX project in an industrial/pharmaceutical context
Profile Requirements:
Experience
* Minimum 8 years of total professional experience
* Significant experience as HSE Lead on large construction or CAPEX projects
* Seniority is essential due to the leadership responsibilities and exposure of the role
Must-Have Qualifications & Skills
* Belgian Prevention Advisor – Level 1 certification (Prévention Conseiller Niveau 1 / Preventieadviseur Niveau 1)
* Strong experience as HSE lead on large construction or industrial CAPEX projects
* Solid background in construction projects with complex technical disciplines (e.g. HVAC, electrical, mechanical, utilities)
* Proven experience with safety-by-design and commissioning/start-up processes
* Demonstrated ability to lead, challenge and enforce HSE standards with contractors and internal teams
* Experience in industrial environments (pharmaceutical sector strongly preferred)
* High on-site availability and a hands-on, field-oriented mindset
* Strong communication skills and professional credibility at all levels (site teams, management, external partners)
* Functional English (minimum B2) for daily professional interactions; local language is a plus
* Initial background in engineering (construction, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, industrial engineering, etc.) followed by HSE specialization / prevention certification
* We are not looking for a purely theoretical prevention expert without practical engineering or construction exposure
Nice to Have
* Experience in pharmaceutical or laboratory construction projects
* Experience covering both engineering/design and execution phases of projects
* 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.