Senior Safety Specialist

Senior Safety Specialist – Engineering & Maintenance

Location: Leiden, Newtonweg

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40 hours per week, on-site

Imagine your next project as a Senior Safety Specialist, working at the forefront of cutting edge work and technology with one of the leading Pharmaceutical companies in the world!

roles and responsibilities

• You collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand the execution plan, where you leverage your expertise to ensure that the EHS requirements are accounted for both during preparation as well as during the execution of the project. 

• Act as the primary contact for project stakeholders (engineers, clients, contractors).

• Lead and coordinate workers and subcontractors to ensure safe, quality execution.

• Supervise daily construction activities, ensuring alignment with plans and schedules.

• Monitor work quality, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to technical and safety standards.

• Identify and resolve construction challenges to maintain workflow continuity.

• Coach and develop EVM team members to strengthen safety culture.

• Develop and deliver safety trainings to workers and contractors.

• Oversee, develop, and improve safety systems, standards, and procedures.

• Lead or support the implementation of safety standards within your expertise.

• Enforce safety regulations on site, conduct inspections, and ensure full compliance.

• Perform safety-related risk assessments and support project safety assessments.

• Participate in internal and external audits (e.g., ISO 14001, regulatory, corporate).

• Lead or participate in incident investigations and drive corrective actions.

how to succeed

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• A minimum of 7+ years in the field of construction management, civil engineering, or a related field 

• Experience with international Management System Standards like ISO14001

• You are experienced in working in complex organizations with multiple levels during times of change

• Able to connect to the business and able to understand the business needs

• Strong communicator who is credible and self-assured

• Additional course secondary safety expert (“MVK”) or comparable can lead to preference

• Proficient in both spoken and written Dutch and English

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for initially 12 months. 

you are welcome here

J&J  is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.

We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: simone.strong@randstadsourceright.co.uk

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.