EHS Specialist, Leiden, Zuid-Holland

Location: Leiden, Zuid-Holland  |  Sector: Pharmaceuticals  |  Start Date: 2/26/2026  |  Job ref: 57456

The Company  
Our client is the world’s largest and most broadly based healthcare company. Their aim is to improve access to a healthier lifestyle for everyone thanks to their research in different health areas including personal care products, MedTech and pharmaceutical products.

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to join the EVM team. This dual role combines technical safety expertise with hands-on construction supervision. You will act as a subject matter expert in safety systems while ensuring successful execution of engineering projects in the field.

Responsibilities
- Oversee, control, and improve safety systems, processes, and practices.
- Lead and support implementation of safety standards and systems.
- Coach and develop colleagues to strengthen safety culture.
- Conduct safety-related risk assessments and support project safety evaluations.
- Participate in audits and inspections (ISO 14001:2015, EH&S Audits, regulatory agencies).
- Lead or participate in incident investigations.
- Develop and deliver safety trainings.
- Supervise daily construction activities, ensuring adherence to schedule and plans.
- Lead and coordinate workers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Ensure safety compliance through permits, inspections, and regular safety meetings.

Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
- Experience with international management system standards (ISO 14001).
- Proven ability to work in complex organizations during times of change.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and adaptability skills.
- Dedicated to sustainable EH&S improvements with a proactive “can-do” mentality.
- Secondary safety expert certification (“MVK”) or comparable qualification preferred.
- Proficiency in Dutch and English (spoken and written).

Other Information
If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button.

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