Senior QHSE Manager - International

Company Description

BESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, operating in construction, construction, real estate development and concessions. BESIX Group was founded in 1909, and has grown impressively over the years. BESIX Group operates in Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa and the Middle East through its subsidiary Six Construct, as well as in Canada and Australia. The group stands out in its sector by having its own internal Engineering Department, with wide-ranging expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, methods, planning, and BIM, System Engineering and similar tools.

BESIX has about 11,000 employees active in 25 countries with more than 80 different nationalities. Find more information at: https://www.besix.com/.

Job Description

The QHSE Manager manages the internal QHSE support at both Project and Business levels.

He will lead a team of Q, HS, E managers and experts at Corporate and site levels.

The QHSE Manager provide QHSE service support and ensure compliance with QHSE internal, legal, clients requirements and expectations.

The Core competence of the QHSE Manager is Occupational health and Safety Management.

General responsibilities:

• Implement the BESIX QHSE strategy in his/her BU together with BU General Management.
• Lead implementation of BESIX 4 fundamental Safety principles (BE SAFE, Life Saving Rules, Management Safety Walk, Subcontractor engagement)
• Ensure compliance with Company IMS (Integrated Management System) on Q, HS, and E aspects.
• Manage QHSE regional managers and/or Project QHSE leads.
• Ensure QHSE reporting integrity of his/her attributed BU.
• Participate and input to prequalification and tender when required by the QHSE tender Manager.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, follow-up and reporting of the internal QHSE audit program.  
• Guarantee that QHSE related IMs procedures reflect the current Project and Business approach of BESIX and are in line with the different QHSE Management system standards (ISO, CO2,…)
• Develop the annual QHSE action plan for the Business Units which are attributed to the QHSE Manager
• Constantly seek new opportunities for continuous improvement.

Specific tasks

• Participate in the tender and prequalification kick-off meetings
• Coordinate the Regional QHSE Managers for providing the required operational support at both Project and Business level
• Develop, follow-up and report on the annual QHSE action plan for the concerned Business Units
• Develop, follow-up and report on the internal QHSE audit planning.
• Roll out QHSE core training program and communication in his/her BU.
• Validate and report the QHSE related Key Performance Indicators on a monthly basis to the Corporate QHSE Director and BU manager.
• Undertake and support the legal compliance audits and legal update.
• Coach, train, and motivate operational teams and QHSE staff under his sphere of control and influence. The QHSE Manager is a catalyst in QSHE culture improvements.
• Assist in High Potential incident investigation and root cause analysis, share and implement lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Safety related fields (Bachelor of Science, Master Degree or above)
• Other degree(s) in technical or environmental fields, a plus.
• 10-15 years’ experience minimum in Construction HSE roles. (Contractor/constructors roles)
• Significant work exposure to the European market and International Market.
• A natural coach, trainer IOSH certified trainer a plus.
• Advanced knowledge on behavioral based safety a plus.
• A team player, a person that understand and know how to connect & motivate others in multiple different operational and cultural contexts.

English written and spoken fluently Mandatory, French, Dutch a significant plus, other languages a plus.

Additional Information

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.

Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company which is now recognized as a Belgian Top Employer. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.

We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.

Are you ready to make an impact and leave a po