Our client company in Amsterdam is looking for a hands-on QHSE lead to guide the KAM department, turn policy into practical objectives and manage risks. The role focuses on quality, occupational safety and the environment. Gross salary: €4,500–€7,000 per month.
The role
As the QHSE lead at our client company in Amsterdam, you will head the quality, occupational health and safety, and environment (KAM) department. You will develop policy, translate strategic priorities into achievable annual plans and team objectives, embed legal and certification requirements in the management system, and advise management and project teams. This hands-on leadership role combines setting direction with practical involvement.
Projects are carried out across the Netherlands. The client company combines craftsmanship with modern techniques and contributes from the design stage.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the KAM/QHSE department and further develop its policy.
- Translate strategic policy into practical annual plans and team objectives.
- Embed legislation and ISO, VCA and SCL requirements in the management system.
- Identify risks, prepare risk inventories and evaluations (RI&Es), and monitor control measures.
- Advise executive leadership, management and project teams on quality, safety and the environment.
- Guide internal and external audits and follow up improvement measures.
What you bring
- Dutch HBO-level working and thinking ability, preferably in quality, occupational health and safety, environmental management or business administration.
- 3–5 years of experience in a KAM/QHSE role.
- Knowledge of ISO standards, VCA and SCL.
- Up-to-date knowledge of occupational health and safety and environmental legislation.
- Experience with audits, risk inventories and evaluations (RI&Es), and implementing improvement measures.
- A practical, people-oriented leader who communicates persuasively, engages stakeholders at different levels, builds support for process improvements, and takes ownership of results.
What is offered
- Gross monthly salary of €4,500–€7,000, depending on experience.
- Employment conditions under the CAO Bouw & Infra collective agreement for construction and infrastructure.
- 43 days off: 30 standard days plus 13 through an individual budget.
- An attractive pension plan.
- A company laptop and phone.
- A green lease car under the electric driving scheme.
- Access to a learning platform with more than 100 courses and training programmes.