Environmental Health Safety Specialist

EHS Specialist / Construction Supervisor

Location : Leiden, The Netherlands On-site:

100% Contract duration:

1 year (temporary assignment) Start date:

As soon as possible

Job Summary For a leading international life sciences organization based in Leiden, we are seeking an experienced and driven

EHS Specialist / Construction Supervisor . In this dual-role position, you will act as a technical safety specialist while also supervising on-site construction activities during engineering project implementation. You will play a critical role in strengthening the safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing safe and efficient project execution within a highly regulated operational environment. This is a hands-on, fully site-based role requiring strong leadership, technical safety expertise, and construction management experience in a complex setting.

Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Safety Specialist (EHS) Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technical and operational safety matters Maintain, improve, and oversee site safety procedures, including: Permit to Work LOTOTO FARIP Working at heights Hoisting operations Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety systems, standards, and processes Conduct safety risk assessments and support project safety evaluations Lead and/or participate in incident investigations Participate in internal and external audits and inspections (e.g., ISO 14001, EH&S audits, regulatory inspections) Develop and deliver safety training programs Coach and develop engineering and maintenance team members to strengthen overall safety culture Ensure compliance with local, national, and corporate EH&S standards

2. Construction Supervisor Supervise daily on-site construction activities during project implementation Ensure work progresses according to project schedules and technical plans Lead and coordinate workers, subcontractors, and suppliers Ensure all required safety plans and work permits are in place in a timely manner Enforce safety regulations and conduct regular safety meetings and inspections Monitor work quality and compliance with engineering standards Identify and proactively resolve construction challenges Act as the primary on-site point of contact for project stakeholders Ensure alignment between construction activities and operational business needs

Essential Requirements Education & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field Additional certification as Secondary Safety Expert (MVK) or comparable is preferred Knowledge of international management system standards (e.g., ISO 14001)

Experience Minimum of 7+ years of experience in construction management, civil engineering, or related technical environments Experience within regulated or industrial environments is strongly preferred Proven experience working in complex organizations with multiple stakeholders Demonstrated experience with EH&S systems and regulatory compliance Experience leading teams and supervising subcontractors

Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and team coordination skills Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English (written and spoken) Strong organizational and time management abilities Ability to implement technical and safety improvements in a sustainable manner Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset Credible, self-assured, and capable of influencing stakeholders at multiple levels “Can-do” mentality with a long-term improvement focus Ability to connect safety strategy to operational business needs

Practicalities Location:

Leiden, The Netherlands Work arrangement:

100% on-site presence required Contract type:

1-year temporary assignment Start date:

As soon as possible

Interested? Please apply now or send your CV to l.ormrod@panda-int.com