Freelance HSE Manager

Excellence Squad is a European consulting firm specializing in Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance, and Project Leadership across industries.

We help organizations achieve measurable results through structured execution and performance excellence.

We are currently supporting one of our international clients – a well-established engineering and industrial company – during a major project phase in Belgium.

To strengthen their site leadership team, we are looking for an experienced Freelance HSE Manager capable of leading health, safety, and environmental performance in a technically complex, multi-contractor project environment.

This is a freelance, contract-based assignment, based on-site in Belgium, with competitive conditions depending on experience and scope.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and oversee all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) activities on a large industrial construction site

• Ensure full compliance with Belgian HSE legislation, EU regulations, and international standards (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001)

• Develop, implement, and monitor project-specific HSE plans and procedures

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments

• Lead incident, accident, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Manage and deliver HSE training programs for employees and subcontractors

• Establish, coordinate, and maintain Emergency Response Plans (ERP) and Emergency Response Teams

• Organize and evaluate emergency drills and exercises

• Actively promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and on-site engagement

• Coordinate with local authorities, environmental agencies, site doctors, and regulatory bodies

• Prepare and report HSE performance metrics, statistics, and compliance reports to senior project leadership