Site Safety Manager

About the role

Acciona is seeking a Site Safety Manager to lead occupational health, safety and environmental (SHE) activities on construction sites in the Netherlands. The role supports project teams, ensures compliance with legal requirements, and promotes a safe culture across all site operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform mandatory SHE audits and ensure compliance with Dutch regulations.
• Act as a SHE ambassador, coaching and training project staff on safety best practices.
• Review and verify risk assessments and method statements for all site activities.
• Assist Project and Construction Managers on SHE matters and manage on‑site SHE trainings.
• Control SHE systems, discuss performance with site managers and address client SHE concerns.
• Participate in Permit‑to‑Work processes, daily toolbox talks and access‑control verification.
• Implement and update the SHE plan, conduct regular site assessments and halt unsafe work when necessary.
• Support incident investigations and contribute to new SHE initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience in occupational health, safety and environment within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch SHE legislation and industry standards.
• Ability to deliver training, communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and manage client expectations.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.

Required skills

• SHE audits
• Risk assessment
• Permit to Work management
• Toolbox talks
• Incident investigation
• SHE training delivery