HSE Advisor Foundation Works

About the role

Knowledge of the Dutch language is a prerequisite for this job

We are looking for a HSE Advisor at SOETAERT for Belgium. Soetaert carries out all possible foundation techniques, both for buildings and infrastructure works. At Soetaert, we focus on innovative foundation, shoring, and soil improvement techniques, which means that a tailor-made solution for the project is considered for every location and every type of subsoil.

What you’ll do

As a Prevention Advisor, you will:

• Be responsible for quality, health, safety, security, and environmental (QHSSE) matters during the prequalification, tender, and start-up phases for different projects.

• Advise site managers, foremen, and workers on safety at their project and encourage them to uphold the highest safety standards.

• Draft instructions for the safe and proper use of new equipment and machinery.

• Help organize safety training in and around our project sites.

• Serve as a partner to the site and project management, acting as the link between the construction site and Jan De Nul’s office departments. Your helicopter view and extensive (internal) network help ensure the work on site runs smoothly and safely.

A brief summary of your responsibilities:

• Monitor the safety and efficiency of operations on your assigned projects at various stages of execution.

• Coordinate closely with site and project management, and engage with foremen, workers, and subcontractors.

• Assess QHSSE risks and assist the project manager in achieving SMART objectives.

• Prepare project-specific documentation (QHSSE implementation plan, emergency plan, inspection and test plan), and support the project team during execution.

• Identify and analyze safety issues on site and document them properly in our system. You also follow up on these incidents.

• Investigate workplace accidents and monitor the implementation of preventive measures to avoid recurrence.

• Facilitate and carry out QHSSE audits and inspections.

About Jan De Nul

Jan De Nul is a leading player in the construction industry, specializing in large-scale projects — both on land and at sea. With a deep-rooted passion for engineering, our family-owned company continuously pursues innovation and sustainability in everything we do. The driving force behind our success? A strong team of talented and committed professionals.

What do you need?

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in prevention, safety management, construction, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Experience as an environmental coordinator, safety coordinator, or prevention advisor is a plus.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Prevention Advisor.

• Strong communication and social skills — you’re able and confident to speak with anyone in a respectful and effective way. You know how to coach and support others.

• A team player who can also work independently.

• Able to set priorities and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

• Enjoys variety — no two days are the same for a QHSSE Advisor. Your schedule may change last minute, and you often won’t know how or where your day will begin or end.

• Confident and assertive — if you spot an unsafe situation, you speak up, investigate thoroughly, and follow through even when faced with resistance.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions on site.

• Willing to think and work alongside site management, while maintaining a practical and critical perspective.

• Open to working on our construction sites throughout Flandres or Wallonie. 

Why working for us

Working at Jan De Nul means joining the search for solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time: from the energy transition and rising sea levels to smart mobility. It means learning and collaborating every day, with the goal of ensuring a higher quality of life for future generations.

What do we offer you?

• Through the JDN-Academy, we provide you with a continuous training program.

• A caring culture: Through our FIT program, we focus on your well-being with attention to physical activity, nutrition, and various team activities.

• An indefinite-term contract with 42 paid vacation days (20 statutory, 12 ADV days, and 10 holidays — depending on your working schedule). This position is subject to construction leave.

• An attractive salary with a 13th month and double vacation pay, including:

  • Meal vouchers and eco vouchers.

  • A company car with a Belgian fuel card.

  • A fixed expense allowance (based on your employment schedule).

  • The possibility of bike leasing (under the Flex Reward program).

  • Group insurance and hospitalization coverage.

  • Option for an iPhone with a phone and data plan (with a contribution).

  • Various staff discounts.

  • The chance to make a difference with your colleagues, in a stable and growing family business.

Applicable to Belgian contracts only.

The world is what you make of it

Jan De Nul shapes water and land across the globe. We drive the transition to renewable energy with offshore energy infrastructure. We focus on nature-inclusive dredging solutions to build ports and protect our coastlines. We develop innovative construction projects for smart mobility and sustainable buildings. And we redevelop our planet by giving polluted sites a new purpose. At Jan De Nul, the world is what you make of it.

Jan De Nul Group promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal-opportunity employer and stand against discrimination.

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