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QHSE Manager | Van Vliet Demolition About the role Strong QHSE leadership starts with the right manager. Could that be you? Van Vliet Demolition is looking for an experienced QHSE Manager who puts quality, health, safety, environmental responsibility, and compliance at the heart of everything we do. In this independent role, you will take ownership of developing, implementing, and continuously improving our QHSE policies at both strategic and operational levels. You will work closely with management, project teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery across the Netherlands and internationally. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact within a specialized organization operating in some of the most challenging industrial environments. Your responsibilities As QHSE Manager, you will oversee our QHSE management system and ensure that safety, quality, and environmental standards are embedded in our daily operations. Your key responsibilities include: Develop, implement, and continuously improve QHSE policies, procedures, and management systems. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, client requirements, and certification standards, including VCA-P, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Conduct risk assessments, lead toolbox meetings, and support project teams in preparing health and safety plans and Task Risk Assessments. Visit project locations in the Netherlands and abroad to monitor compliance and promote a strong safety culture. Investigate incidents and near misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Coordinate internal and external audits in collaboration with external advisers and certification bodies. Monitor QHSE performance indicators, identify improvement opportunities, and report directly to management. Maintain QHSE documentation, project files, waste-stream records, and the Dutch National Asbestos Tracking System (LAVS). Advise management on QHSE priorities, investments, annual plans, and management reviews. Maintain professional relationships with clients, regulatory authorities, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders. What we're looking for We are looking for a proactive QHSE professional who combines technical knowledge with a practical approach to safety and compliance. You bring: Experience as a QHSE Manager, HSE Manager, or Senior QHSE Coordinator within a technical, industrial, or project-driven environment. A strong understanding of operational safety, risk management, and quality assurance. Experience in industrial demolition, petrochemicals, oil & gas, industrial construction, or similar high-risk environments. An MVK qualification or the ambition to obtain one. An HVK qualification is a strong advantage. MBO+ or HBO working and thinking level, supported by relevant qualifications. Practical knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and VCA-P. Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and advise management. A good command of Dutch and English. German is an advantage. Strong digital skills and experience working with management systems. A valid Category B driving license. Experience with demolition projects, asbestos removal, or the petrochemical sector is considered a strong advantage. What we offer At Van Vliet Demolition, you will join a compact, dynamic, and informal team where your expertise and decisions have a direct impact on our operations. You will have the freedom and responsibility to shape the QHSE function while working on complex industrial projects for leading international clients. Our employment package includes: Gross monthly salary between €5,500 and €6,500. A permanent employment contract. Company car, laptop, and smartphone. 25 days of annual leave. A good pension scheme. A high level of independence and responsibility. Opportunities to work on challenging projects in the Netherlands and internationally. About Van Vliet Demolition Van Vliet Demolition specializes in complex demolition and asbestos removal projects within the oil & gas, petrochemical, industrial, and civil engineering sectors. Operating from our office in Gorinchem, we support clients in the Netherlands and internationally, delivering projects where safety, technical expertise, and environmental responsibility are essential. Our integrated management system is aligned with VCA-P, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and applicable asbestos removal certification requirements. We believe QHSE goes beyond policies and procedures. It is about creating a working environment where safety and quality are part of every decision. Ready to make an impact? Are you an experienced QHSE professional who thrives in technical environments and wants to take ownership of safety, quality, and compliance across challenging industrial projects? Join Van Vliet Demolition as our next QHSE Manager. Apply today and help us maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.

Core Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the company’s QHSE policies and management system, ensuring compliance with legislation, client requirements, and VCA-P and ISO standards. Conduct risk assessments and audits, investigate incidents, monitor performance, maintain QHSE records, visit project sites, and advise management and project stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in a QHSE leadership or senior coordination role in a technical, industrial, or project-driven environment, ideally in demolition, petrochemicals, oil and gas, or industrial construction. The role calls for practical knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and VCA-P; MBO+ or HBO level; an MVK qualification or willingness to obtain one; strong communication and digital skills; Dutch and English proficiency; and a Category B driving license.

Benefits

• Permanent Employment Contract
• Company Car
• Laptop
• Smartphone
• 25 Days Of Annual Leave
• Pension Scheme
• High Level Of Independence And Responsibility
• Opportunities To Work On Challenging Projects In The Netherlands And Internationally