Global Health & Safety Lead

Shape the future of Health & Safety across our global organisation. In this role, you will influence how thousands of colleagues think and act, bringing leaders and teams together to create a culture where everyone takes responsibility for keeping themselves and others healthy and safe.

You will lead the development of our global Health & Safety culture and turn our ambition into practical programmes, frameworks and everyday behaviours. Working with senior leaders and H&S professionals across countries, you will create the direction and momentum needed for lasting change. Lead the global H&S programme and connect Health & Safety ambitions to our wider company strategy. Create lasting cultural change by engaging colleagues and leaders and embedding H&S in projects, services and daily ways of working. Guide and connect our international H&S community, while building strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders. Strengthen global governance, emergency preparedness, incident and crisis management, business travel arrangements and alignment with ISO 45001. Use data, feedback and leading practices to improve performance, processes and our Integrated Quality Management System, including the effective management of external H&S service providers.

You believe excellent Health & Safety starts with leadership, culture and behaviour, supported by strong systems and processes. You turn strategy into meaningful change, influence senior stakeholders and bring people with you across cultures, disciplines and organisational levels. More than 10 years of relevant H&S experience, including leading culture and behavioural programmes in an international environment. Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and experience improving integrated management systems. Demonstrable programme and change management experience, taking major initiatives from concept to successful implementation. A contemporary understanding of H&S developments and leading practices, combined with the ability to connect H&S to business strategy. The creativity, confidence and influencing skills to challenge established ways of working and engage senior stakeholders in complex organisations.

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

A solid foundation: A competitive base salary (between €9.000 - €11.000 gross per month bases on a 40-hour workweek) with annual increases. An attractive compensation package: Including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success. Work-life balance: 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, work-from-home allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace. Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups. Mobility and travel allowance: A conveniently located workplace at one of our offices and the freedom to travel in a way that suits you. You will receive an attractive mileage allowance (up to €0.45 per km for business travel), an NS Business Card, and the option of a lease car when you travel extensively for work. Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning. Read more about our employee benefits here .

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility. As our new Global Health & Safety Lead, you will become part of the team Operational Excellence & Risk Management in the Netherlands. You will work across our international organisation, collaborating with senior leaders and H&S professionals to strengthen Health & Safety worldwide. This global role connects people across countries and cultures, supports the sharing of good practices and influences how H&S is embedded in our work. You will report directly to the Corporate Director Operational Excellence and Risk Management and work from our Amersfoort or Delft office.