Country Health Safety Wellbeing Lead

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership:
  Develop and execute the Dutch HSW strategy aligned with global direction driving continuous improvement and stewardship of the HSW program.
• Program Management:
  Lead the design implementation and communication of HSW policies and initiatives ensuring consistent application across business areas.
• Compliance & Accreditation:
  Ensure compliance with ISO 45001 ISO 45003 Safety Culture Ladder and all relevant Dutch legislation through audits and evaluations.
• Risk Management:
  Oversee risk assessment supply chain HSW processes incident investigations crisis response and business continuity planning.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Track HSW metrics identify trends report findings and provide insights to business leaders and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Represent Arcadis in client meetings audits certification processes and external HSW forums.
• Training & Development:
  Provide expert input into HSW-related training supporting staff engagement wellbeing and professional development.

Role Accountabilities:

• Develop and deliver an annual HSW business plan in alignment with global and regional objectives.
• Provide expert second line support and assurance toHSW specialists to ensure high standards and best practices across all projects and offices.
• Ensure HSW requirements are integrated into project delivery and business operations.
• Maintain and improve the Safety Management System update policies and manage compliance reviews.
• Prepare for and participate in external audits closing out identified actions and communicating outcomes.
• Collaborate with HR Procurement Facilities and other enabling functions to ensure consistent organization-wide HSW standards.
• Drive improvement in safety culture and wellbeing promoting Behaviour-Based Safety and Wellbeing programmes.
• Prepare regular HSW performance reports and dashboards for the country board and Arcadis Group leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety Engineering Environmental Science).
• Over 5 years of professional HSW experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role within large complex multi-site organizations.
• Lead on the integration of wellbeing into country/regional health and safety programmes particularly wellbeing risk assessment wellbeing promotion wellbeing advocates and wellbeing support
• In-depth knowledge of Dutch HSW legislation ISO standards (45001/45003) and Safety Culture Ladder.
• Proven experience managing HSW teams and delivering national or regional strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management incident investigation and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organized effective and able to deliver outcomes in matrix environments.
• Proficiency in HSW management systems data analytics and digital reporting tools.
• Fluent in English (Dutch proficiency preferred).
• Commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in HSW.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.