Construction EHS Lead

Overview We have an immediate requirement for a EHS Lead for a large scale Pharmaceutical Construction project in Geel, Belgium. Who we are PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,600 people. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners. We are a leading international engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm with a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US. We have a multi-discipline team who deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and food and beverage sectors. Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To do this our people are key and is where you can play a part. We are continually looking for experienced professionals to join our team. Responsibilities Job Role and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to Developing, promoting and maintaining a strong, pro-active health & safety culture on the project. Ensuring full compliance with local and national Health and Safety legislation pertaining to the project construction phase. Developing project-specific health & safety strategies, programmes and plans in partnership with Group Construction Health and Safety. Implementing the Group’s behavioural based safety programme. Co-ordinating construction health and safety programme elements addressing site access, security, project induction, first aid, welfare and emergency arrangements. Co-ordinating and manage on-site construction health and safety resources. Communicating and coordinating the adoption of industry best practices in health and safety on the project. Establishing a process of active health and safety monitoring through audits and inspections of site conditions and contractor activities. Monitoring and reporting on health and safety performance and challenges using predefined leading and lagging health and safety performance indicators. Co-ordinating the development and implementation of health and safety programmes and initiatives designed to continually improve performance. Supporting the Project’s Construction Manager in the execution of health and safety related statutory duties. Co-ordinating the investigation of incidents, ensuring root cause analysis is completed and corrective actions are implemented. Influencing employee work practices through dialogue, relationship building and behavioural safety coaching. Co-ordinating the development and delivery of safety training, workshops and awareness briefings in consultation with the site construction management team. Maintaining compliance with the company’s OHSAS18001 accredited safety management system. Qualifications Primary Degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent, in conjunction with a recognized Diploma in the Occupational Health and Safety Chartered member of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or equivalent qualification would be an advantage An advanced knowledge of construction health and safety principles with proven technical skills in occupational safety and health disciplines Level Senior with minimum 10 years experience in a related role Experience and proven capabilities in developing and implementing world class health and safety management systems in a construction projects environment Experience in developing and implementing behavioural safety programmes Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong influencing and negotiation skills. A demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at management and operator levels within a project organization Proficient in the use of MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook Why PM Group? As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Please visit our website to read more in our Corporate Responsibility and Heath, Safety & Wellbeing Report 2022. Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future. PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know. LI-EB1

Location: Nederland, NL

Posted Date: 5/8/2025