HSE Lead

Job Title: HSE Lead – Major Construction Project Location: Farciennes, Belgium
Employment Type: Contract or Permanent
Sector: Data Centre / High-Voltage Infrastructure / Industrial Construction

About the Role We are seeking an experienced HSE Lead to join a high-performing, multicultural team on one of Europe’s most ambitious data centre builds. This is a large-scale, high-voltage construction project where safety is paramount. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the safety culture, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across all phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and management of high-risk activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure proactive safety planning and coordination.
• Champion the implementation and improvement of risk control measures.
• Develop and maintain clear reporting and communication structures for HSE performance.
• Evaluate site-level HSE planning through active engagement with contractors and teams.
• Be a visible and proactive safety leader onsite — conducting audits, mentoring teams, and promoting safety excellence.
• Design and implement the project’s safety strategy and procedures.
• Conduct independent audits and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure contractors maintain outstanding safety practices aligned with project and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and enhance health and safety management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

Candidate Profile We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience in a senior HSE role on large-scale construction projects (data centre, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, or high-voltage infrastructure preferred).
• Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of European HSE regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills across diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.
• A collaborative mindset and passion for building trusted relationships.
• Legal right to work in Belgium.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.