Environment, Health & Safety Engineer

Job Title: Environment, Health & Safety Engineer

Location : Leiden, Onsite

Duration : Until 31/12/2025

Employment Type: Employment Contract

Pay Rate: €50 EUR per hour

EVM Department Overview:

The Engineering-Validation-Maintenance (EVM) department is a motivated and dynamic team supporting the technical infrastructure of utilities, production, and laboratory areas at the Vaccines & Prevention site in Leiden.

Operating in a highly innovative and challenging environment, the department supports the development of advanced therapies through a broad portfolio of projects aimed at improving and sustaining site operations. The Compliance group ensures proper qualification and validation of GMP-critical equipment and oversees overall quality and safety programs. Meanwhile, the maintenance teams (U&B, Automation, and Equipment) focus on asset maintenance management across the site.

Your Responsibilities & Impact

Aim of the Role:

As an EHS Engineer, you are primarily responsible for maintaining and improving site safety procedures, such as permit to work, LOTOTO, FARIP, working at heights, and hoisting operations. You serve as a subject matter expert, coaching colleagues to enhance overall safety within the EVM team.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee, develop, and continuously improve EH&S systems, processes, and best practices

Lead or support the implementation of EH&S standards within your area of expertise

Coach and mentor EVM team members to enhance safety awareness and practices

Conduct EH&S risk assessments

Provide EH&S assessments for projects

Participate in audits and inspections (e.g., ISO 14001:2015, internal/external EH&S audits, compliance with government agencies)

Lead or participate in incident investigations

Develop and deliver EH&S training on relevant safety topics

Qualifications & Profile

• You are a proactive problem-solver who implements effective and sustainable EH&S solutions aligned with local and national standards. You thrive on collaboration and are committed to long-term improvements. You demonstrate a "can do" mentality and help build a culture of collective safety responsibility.

• Required Education, Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in EH&S

• Familiarity with international Management System Standards (e.g., ISO 14001)

• Experience in complex organizations during periods of change

• Strong ability to connect with business functions and understand operational needs

• Excellent communication skills; credible and confident communicator

• Preferably certified or trained as a Primary Safety Expert (“HVK”) or equivalent

• Fluent in written and spoken English Or Dutch

• Reference: 25-04994