QHSE Director – Group-wide Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

About the role

The QHSE Director will shape and drive the Quality, Health, Safety and Environment strategy for BESIX Group, ensuring that QHSE is a core enabler of operational excellence across all business lines, with a primary focus on construction.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement the Group-wide QHSE vision, strategy and priorities aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the Group HQ QHSE team and provide functional guidance to QHSE managers in construction and affiliate business lines.
• Manage the QHSE budget and strengthen competencies through training and knowledge sharing.
• Represent BESIX externally with clients, partners, subcontractors, public authorities and regulatory bodies on QHSE matters.
• Oversee health and safety programmes for construction and regional specialised contractors, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in defining and governing QHSE strategies at a multinational construction organization.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across business units, affiliates and external authorities.
• Ability to manage budgets and develop high‑performance QHSE teams.
• Experience reporting to senior executives (e.g., COO) and influencing corporate decision‑making.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence ESG and sustainability initiatives at a global construction leader.
• Leadership role with direct impact on safety culture and operational performance.
• Collaboration with diverse, international teams across 26+ countries.