Health, Safety & Environment Officer

Job description

Fastned exists because twelve years ago, driving an electric car across Europe meant planning your route around whether you would make it. We have spent since 2012 building the answer: a fast-charging network you can actually rely on, running entirely on solar and wind. More than 400 stations across nine countries now, on our way to 1,000 by 2030. Every one of them is a bet that clean energy wins on the commercial case as well as the moral one, and so far the bet is paying off. Building that network takes more than construction. It takes the teams behind it, and those teams are being built right now, which means you would have a hand in deciding how the work gets done rather than stepping into something already settled. People work at height, near live electricity, next to motorway traffic, on sites run by contractors. Keeping them safe across the Netherlands and Belgium is the first half of this job. The second half is bigger: you will own safety culture and training for the entire HSE department, across every country Fastned operates in, and decide how safety is communicated and understood company-wide. Our HSE function is being rebuilt from the ground up, and this role shapes what it becomes. Most safety jobs give you the site or the strategy. This one gives you both. The role As Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer - Netherlands & Belgium, you carry two complementary and equally important responsibilities at Fastned. First, you are the on-the-ground HSE representative for the Netherlands and Belgium, the person ensuring that our construction projects, stations and offices in both countries are safe, compliant and continuously improving. You work closely with construction managers, field operations, asset management, design and local leadership teams, with a focus on practical HSE execution in the field: incident management, inspections, training, toolbox talks and engagement with contractors and authorities. Second, and uniquely for this role, you own the HSE Culture and Training pillar for the entire HSE department, across all Fastned markets. You are responsible for making safety visible, relevant and engaging company-wide: from campaigns and safety moments to lessons learned sessions and internal HSE communications. This is not a support task, it is a leadership responsibility within the team You report to the Head of Health, Safety & Environment and collaborate frequently with the Electrical Safety Engineer and other teams across Europe. What you'll do Own the HSE Culture & Training pilar Lead the HSE communication and awareness pillar for the entire HSE team, not just for NL & BE. Lead and drive the HSE communication and awareness strategy for the entire HSE department, ensuring safety topics are visible, relevant and engaging across all Fastned markets and teams. Design and deliver campaigns, initiatives and regular communications that keep HSE top of mind across construction, field and office environments. Translate complex safety requirements, regulatory updates and incident learnings into clear, accessible messages that resonate with different audiences - from technicians on site to office-based colleagues across countries. Build and maintain a calendar of awareness activities (e.g. safety moments, themed campaigns, lessons learned sessions, international safety days) and coordinate their delivery across all markets in collaboration with local HSE colleagues. Act as the editorial owner of HSE internal communications (e.g. newsletters,Notion page, updates, safety alerts), ensuring consistency, quality and relevance across the organisation. Collect feedback on the effectiveness of communication initiatives and continuously improve the approach based on what works in the field. Keep people and sites safe in NL & BE Act as the visible and approachable HSE contact for project managers, field technicians, contractors and suppliers across NL & BE. Support design and construction reviews, during the Construction Design Management process, to integrate HSE requirements from the start. Deliver toolbox talks and hands-on HSE support to internal teams and contractors in the field. Support the implementation of HSE management system processes in your markets (e.g. critical controls checklists, contractor management, local procedures). Help ensure legal compliance with Dutch and Belgian HSE legislation in collaboration with the Head of HSE and external advisors. Manage incidents, compliance and continuous improvement Coordinate incident reporting, support root cause analysis and follow up on corrective and preventive actions at site level. Monitor trends in incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions in NL & BE and propose systemic improvement actions. Ensure HSE documentation is complete and up to date, including inspection reports, risk assessments, method statements and training records. Feed learnings from the field directly into the company-wide communication and awareness programme you lead. Deliver results and collaborate across the business Take full ownership of your HSE objectives and commitments in the Netherlands & Belgium, ensuring work is delivered reliably and on time. Proactively flag risks to delivery or compliance and propose pragmatic solutions. Use HSE data and dashboards to prioritise actions and support decision-making with stakeholders. Share learnings and best practices across markets and support cross-country initiatives led by the Head of HSE. About You You are passionate about safety and you enjoy being out in the field as much as working with data and procedures. You are pragmatic, collaborative and comfortable engaging with people at all levels, from contractors on site to local management. You bring 3 to 5 years of experience in HSE position, enough to hit the ground running, but with plenty of room to grow. Knowledge of HSE legislation and safety standards relevant to the Netherlands and/or Belgium (e.g. working at height, road safety, contractor safety, etc.). Strong skills in incident investigation and incident analysis, and experience following through on corrective actions. Ability to work independently across multiple sites and stakeholders, prioritising effectively and following up proactively. Comfortable using data and simple dashboards (e.g. Excel, Databricks) to monitor performance and support decisions. Strong communication skills in English and Dutch, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain HSE topics clearly and constructively. A valid driving licence and willingness to travel frequently between locations in the Netherlands and Belgium, and further occasionally. Join us in building a better future! We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We put a focus on work-life balance, provide you with genuine work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. Our benefits include: Stock option plan - we believe in shared value creation. Attractive Pension plan fully covered by Fastned. Company bonus plan. 29 holidays. Additionally, we give you 2 ‘Mission Days’ you can use to contribute to Fastned’s mission or to support a cause that is important to you. Fully electric company car. Yearly training budget of € 3000. Access to the mental health platform Nilo Health including 10 sessions with psychologists of your choice. Urban Sports Club Subscription. Additional parental benefits above legal minimum, including coaching via Foundtree. Accessibility to Women's Health platform Flouria. Daily lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office locations Company events year-round, including an exciting yearly trip abroad with all employees. Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique