HSE Advisor Brussels

Job Overview

As QHSSE Advisor you will monitor quality, health, safety, security, and environment (QHSSE) on our civil construction sites. You will be part of a prestigious project in Evere where you will participate in a permanent project team.

Your Role

Each day you start with a site tour, wearing personal protective equipment and conversing with the site manager. You observe work, ensure safety agreements are followed, and address any safety issues diplomatically. As a prevention advisor you:

• Are responsible for QHSSE in the pre‑qualification, tender and start‑up phases on civil construction sites.
• Advise site supervisors, foremen and workers on safety and encourage them to guarantee it.
• Write instructions for the safe and correct use of new equipment and machines.
• Participate in safety training on and around our project sites.
• Act as the link between the site and the office services of Jan De Nul, using your overview and internal network to ensure smooth and safe work.

A Brief Summary of Your Duties

• Monitor safety and smoothness of works for the projects under your responsibility and consult with site and project management.
• Evaluate QHSSE risks and assist the project manager to achieve the SMART objectives.
• Prepare project‑specific documents (QHSSE implementation plan, emergency plan, inspection and testing plan) and support the project team during implementation.
• Observe and analyse safety issues that occur on a job site, log them correctly through our platform, and follow up on incidents.
• Investigate accidents on site and follow up on safety modifications to avoid similar accidents.
• Facilitate and perform QHSSE audits and inspections.

What You Need

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental management, safety management, construction, mechanical engineering or a related field. Experience as an environmental coordinator, safety coordinator or prevention consultant is a plus.
• At least eight years of experience as a prevention consultant.
• Good knowledge of French and Dutch.
• Strong communication and social skills. Ability to coach and guide, and to talk to anyone appropriately.
• Team player who also works independently.
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively to meet deadlines.
• Enjoys variety; schedule can change at short notice.
• Strong character; speaks up on unsafe situations, investigates thoroughly, and persists when faced with resistance.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances on the site.
• Can work closely with site management while keeping a practical and critical eye.

About Working at Jan De Nul

Helping to find solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time – from energy transition to rising sea levels to smart mobility – while learning and working together every day for the benefit of future generations.

What We Offer

• Permanent training program through the JDN‑Academy.
• A caring culture with the FIT program for well‑being, exercise, nutrition, and team activities.
• An open‑ended contract with 42 paid vacations (20 statutory, 12 ADV, and 10 public holidays). Working hours and (collective) vacation periods follow the project team rhythm.
• A competitive salary plus thirteenth month and double vacation pay.
• Meal vouchers, eco vouchers, company car with fuel card, expense allowance (based on regime), bicycle leasing options, group & hospitalization insurance, option of iPhone with telephony and data subscription (subject to contribution), and various staff discounts.
• The opportunity to make a difference with your colleagues in a stable and growing family business.

Legal Notice

Jan De Nul Group promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and against discrimination.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Construction

Location: Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium