Job Description

Location: Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

As an Integrated Safety Advisor, you support the program team and Technical Manager in implementing and safeguarding safety across all project phases. You ensure that safety standards, regulations, and best practices are applied and embedded within both design and execution processes.

You act as the central point of contact for safety-related topics within the project team and serve as a key advisor in interactions with contractors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

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  Promote and embed safety objectives within the project/program
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  Identify safety risks, deviations, and propose appropriate solutions
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  Apply relevant laws, regulations, and safety frameworks
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  Review and assess designs, plans, and deliverables for safety compliance
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  Support both planning/design and execution phases of projects
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  Assist in preparing for procurement and contract phases
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  Monitor contractor compliance with safety requirements and plans
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  Contribute to risk management processes, including maintaining risk files
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  Support audits, inspections, and safety reviews
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  Organize and participate in safety walks
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  Report and manage incidents involving project stakeholders
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  Advise project team members on safety-related topics
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  Escalate safety issues when necessary

Key Deliverables

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  Safety input and guidance across all project phases
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  Contributions to risk assessments and safety documentation
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  Support in safety audits, inspections, and reviews
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  Ongoing safety advisory to project leadership and stakeholders

Required Qualifications & Experience (Must-Have)

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  Completed Higher Safety Engineering (HVK) qualification
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  Minimum 7 years of experience in maintenance and renovation projects within civil engineering and/or movable bridges
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  At least 3 years of experience in developing and influencing safety culture within project organizations
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  Minimum 3 years of experience applying occupational safety laws and regulations independently
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  At least 3 years of experience as a safety advisor on the client side
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  Strong proficiency in Dutch

Preferred Experience

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  Experience with renovation and renewal of movable bridges
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  Knowledge of multiple safety domains, including:
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    Nautical safety
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    Traffic safety
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    Structural safety
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    Machine safety
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  Experience with large lifting operations (e.g., from pontoons)
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  Knowledge of occupational safety related to Chromium VI

Key Competencies

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  Analytical and problem-solving skills
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  Strong communication skills
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  Decisiveness and leadership
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  Organizational awareness
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  Collaboration and stakeholder management
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  Result-oriented mindset
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  Reflective and critical thinking ability

Additional Notes

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  Candidates must meet all mandatory requirements to be considered
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  Applications should clearly demonstrate how requirements and preferences are met
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  Role includes advisory, coordination, and oversight responsibilities across project phases