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Job Description

Company Description Build your Future: TSL is a leading technical engineering and construction partner operating across EMEA, the Americas and APAC. We are committed to creating the spaces to power the fourth industrial revolution, whilst ensuringwe leave a positive environmental and social legacy for communities across the world. Specialising in Data Centres, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics, Food and Pharmaceuticals, we are proud to deliver outstanding turnkey projects at speed, without compromise on safety or quality. Our team at TSL is focused on working with our clientsand the entire supply chain to create a simple agendaconcentrated on gettingthings done. At the heartof what TSL does is taking the ‘noise’ out of project delivery whilst ensuring that we are always engineering best value for money and fit-for-purpose solutions. TSL is an equal opportunity employer and we are especially proud that our dynamic, international team is made up of colleagues representing 48 nationalities across the world. We want big-picture thinkerswho aren't afraidto roll up their sleeves,refusing to settle for 'good enough' and pushing for great each time.We are firm believers that to build quality, you must invest in quality.We will continue to investin our biggest asset: our amazing team. Role Purpose The Social Compliance Advisor in the Netherlands will implement, review and monitor the ethical labour standards and social compliance requirements on major construction projects in the Netherlands. Working closely with site teams, subcontractors, and central functions, the role ensures adherence to local labour legislation, client requirements, and TSL's ethical policies, including modern slavery prevention and responsible supply chain management. Key Responsibilities Workforce Compliance & Labour Standards Conduct workforce compliance reviews, audits, and verification activities across both direct and subcontracted labour. Ensure compliance with applicable local labour legislation, posted worker requirements, social security obligations, and workforce documentation requirements. Implementation and ongoing management of project workforce compliance processes. Manage the development and maintenance of workforce compliance procedures, registers, and project controls. Maintain accurate workforce compliance records and reporting systems to demonstrate legal and contractual compliance. Immigration, Mobility & Regulatory Compliance Coordinate workforce mobility compliance for EU and non-EU personnel working on the project. Liaise with legal advisors, immigration specialists, and relevant authorities regarding work permits, residency requirements, visas, and workforce registrations. Monitor permit validity, registration requirements, and workforce eligibility to work. Support project teams and subcontractors in understanding and meeting applicable immigration and mobility requirements. Maintain compliance tracking systems to ensure ongoing legal compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Supply Chain Compliance Act as the primary compliance point of contact for subcontractors and labour suppliers on site. Review workforce compliance submissions and supporting documentation from subcontractors. Monitor subcontractor compliance against contractual, legal, and client requirements. Manage corrective action processes where non-conformities or compliance risks are identified. Promote best practice standards throughout the supply chain and assist suppliers in achieving compliance expectations. Audits, Inspections & Assurance Coordinate internal workforce compliance audits and site verification activities. Manage external client audits, authority inspections, and independent compliance assessments. Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, and project updates for senior management. Identify compliance risks and support the implementation of mitigation measures. Assist with the development of continuous improvement initiatives across workforce compliance activities. Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with Project Directors, Construction Teams, HR, EHS, Commercial Teams, Site Management, and Project Administration functions. Provide practical guidance and support on workforce compliance matters to project teams and subcontractors. Build effective working relationships with external advisors, auditors, labour providers, and regulatory authorities. Promote a positive compliance culture across the project through communication, training, and engagement activities. Skills and Experience Required Essential Proven experience within compliance, e.g. social compliance, labour compliance, worker welfare, or a related compliance discipline. Strong understanding of workforce compliance requirements. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail. Well-organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a site-based project environment. Desirable Experience working on data centre, infrastructure, energy, pharmaceutical, or major construction projects. Knowledge of local labour legislation, workforce compliance requirements, or European labour mobility frameworks. Experience supporting workforce audits, labour inspections, or client compliance programmes. Familiarity with responsible business practices, modern slavery prevention, worker welfare, and ethical recruitment principles. Experience working with multinational and multicultural workforces across Europe. What We Offer The opportunity to work on a high-profile international project in the Netherlands. Exposure to best-in-class social compliance and ESG practices within a global organisation. A collaborative and supportive team environment with opportunities for development. Competitive employment package.

Core Responsibilities

Implement and monitor workforce and social compliance processes on major construction projects, including labour standards, immigration requirements, and subcontractor compliance. Coordinate audits and inspections, manage corrective actions and compliance reporting, and advise project teams and supply-chain partners on legal, client, and ethical requirements.

Requirements

Candidates need proven experience in social, labour, worker-welfare, or related compliance, a strong understanding of workforce compliance, and excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. Experience with major construction projects, European labour mobility, audits, modern slavery prevention, ethical recruitment, or multinational workforces is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive Employment Package
• Development Opportunities
• Collaborative and Supportive Team Environment