(Senior) Prevention Advisor Level 2 - temporary freelance - #53437

Location: Charleroi, Belgium
Duration: 15 July – 14 August (Temporary Replacement)
Sector: Construction / Civil Engineering

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Belgian Prevention Advisor Level 2 to provide temporary HSE support on two active industrial construction projects in Charleroi. As a Project Partner, you will ensure compliance with Belgian health and safety legislation, client HSE standards and contractor safety procedures while supporting site management in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the construction phase.

The role is site-based and requires daily interaction with project management, contractors and subcontractors operating in a fast-paced civil engineering and construction environment.

Responsibilities might include:

• Act as the on-site Prevention Advisor (Level 2) for two active construction projects.
• Monitor compliance with Belgian Well-being at Work legislation, the Belgian Codex on Well-being at Work and project-specific HSE requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety walks to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform and review task-specific risk assessments (TRA/JSA) and ensure adequate preventive measures are implemented before work starts.
• Verify that contractors comply with project HSE procedures, permit-to-work systems and client safety standards.
• Support Project Managers and Site Managers in implementing the project's Health & Safety Plan.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings, toolbox talks and pre-task briefings.
• Deliver site safety inductions for new personnel where required.
• Monitor high-risk activities.
• Carry out incident, accident and near-miss investigations and identify root causes.
• Track corrective and preventive actions through to completion.
• Ensure appropriate use of PPE and safe work practices across the projects.
• Review RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements) submitted by contractors.
• Support emergency preparedness and emergency response arrangements on site.
• Maintain HSE records, inspection reports and statutory documentation.
• Produce weekly HSE reports and communicate key findings to project management.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching and visible safety leadership.
• Liaise with client representatives, contractors and external stakeholders regarding HSE matters.
• Assist during client audits, internal audits and regulatory inspections where required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Prevention Advisor on construction projects.
• Previous experience on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors on active construction sites.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) – mandatory.
• French is highly desirable for interaction with local contractors.
• Belgian Prevention Advisor Level 2 certification.
• Valid VCA Basic or VCA VOL certification.