Environmental Health & Safety Officer

Role Overview

The Environmental Health & Safety Officer (EHSO) will be responsible for implementing and monitoring site-specific safety policies and procedures on a live Data Center construction/operations site in Charleroi. The role ensures compliance with local legislation, client standards, and company policies, while promoting a proactive safety culture among employees and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of company and client EHS policies and procedures on site.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure safe working conditions.
• Monitor compliance with method statements, permits to work, and control of high-risk activities (hot works, electrical works, working at height, lifting operations, confined spaces, etc.).
• Assist in incident/accident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are carried out.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, reports, and documentation (toolbox talks, inductions, training logs, incident reports).
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions to staff and subcontractors.
• Liaise with project management, client representatives, and subcontractors to promote safe practices.
• Support emergency preparedness, including fire drills and evacuation procedures.
• Promote environmental awareness, including waste management, spill prevention, and energy efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a construction, engineering, or mission-critical environment (data centers, pharma, or industrial facilities desirable).
• Strong knowledge of Belgian health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Experience with high-risk activities (electrical safety, lifting, confined spaces, hot works).
• Ability to conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage staff and subcontractors at all levels.
• Good IT and reporting skills (MS Office, EHS reporting systems).

Key Competencies

• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to safety management.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure situations.
• Team player with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices.
• Fluent in English; French or Dutch an advantage (given location).

Benefits / Offering

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile mission-critical project with a leading consultancy.