Health Safety Environment Officer · On-site
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- Industry: Data Centres, Engineering, HSE
- Job Type: Contract / Freelance
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Health Safety Environment Officer · On-site
Job Title: HSE Supervisor – Data Centre Fit-Out
Location: Belgium (project-based)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: 12 months (with potential extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced HSE Supervisor to support a major data centre fit-out project in Belgium. This is a site-based, freelance position requiring strong oversight of day-to-day health & safety activities across a fast-paced, multi-contractor environment.
The role will suit someone with solid data centre experience, particularly within fit-out/MEP phases, who can operate confidently on-site, drive standards, and engage effectively with contractors and client teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and enforce HSE compliance across all site activities during the fit-out phase
- Review and approve RAMS, permits to work, and method statements
- Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and safety walks
- Ensure contractors are working in line with project HSE standards and French regulations
- Lead toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings (in French where required)
- Monitor high-risk activities (electrical works, commissioning, confined spaces, lifting operations, etc.)
- Support incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions
- Liaise with project management, client representatives, and subcontractors on HSE matters
- Maintain accurate HSE documentation and reporting
Requirements
- Proven experience as an HSE Supervisor on data centre projects (fit-out/MEP phase essential)
- Strong knowledge of Local HSE legislation and site practices
- Fluent French (spoken and written) – essential
- Good level of English for reporting and client communication
- Experience working in multi-contractor, fast-track environments
- Relevant HSE qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, or EU equivalents)
- Ability to challenge unsafe behaviours and drive a positive safety culture
Desirable
- Previous experience on hyperscale data centre projects
- Electrical/mechanical background or strong understanding of MEP systems
- Experience with commissioning phases
Package / Rate
- Competitive daily rate
- Long-term freelance opportunity (12 months+)
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile, mission-critical project
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