Leap29
Legal Safety Coordinator (Construction Phase)
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Duration: Initially contracted until end of 2026, then 1 year contract extension
Project Context
This role offers the opportunity to join a major industrial construction project in Belgium, forming part of a large, long-term infrastructure development. The project is being delivered through an integrated management structure, with multiple contractors active on-site during execution.
The project team is committed to:
- Zero lost time accidents or serious incidents
- On-time and on-budget delivery
- Full compliance with all applicable laws and safety standards
Job Purpose
The Legal Safety Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and maintain the health and safety framework during the construction phase of the project. Reporting functionally into the HSSE leadership, the role works closely with Construction Managers to ensure compliance with Belgian legislation and the highest safety standards on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- Fulfil all duties of Safety Coordinator for the execution phase in accordance with:
- Belgian Welfare Law (4 August 1996)
- Royal Decree of 25 January 2001 (Temporary or Mobile Construction Sites)
- Apply the hierarchy of prevention throughout construction activities
- Update and manage the Safety & Health Plan in line with project progress
- Maintain the coordination file and post-intervention dossier
- Organise and chair contractor coordination meetings related to safety
- Conduct regular site walk-arounds and inspections
- Support Project, Construction, and HSSE Managers in resolving HSSE issues
Required Qualifications
- Safety Coordinator Level A (Belgian legal certification – mandatory)
- Safety Advisor Level 1 (advantageous)
- Degree-qualified in engineering or a related technical discipline
- Strong knowledge of Belgian HSSE legislation
- Fluent in Dutch and proficient in English
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a legal safety coordinator on construction sites
Highly Advantageous
- 10+ years’ HSSE experience on large construction or industrial projects
- Experience working with multiple contractors simultaneously
- Strong planning and organisational capability
- Full-time availability
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