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Project QHSE Engineer

Deme

Zwijndrecht
Posted on: November 4 2026
Summary

At DEME, we empower you to shape your own career journey. Guided by our values We care, We dare, We deliver, our teams work together on complex dredging projects across the globe.

As a Project QHSE Engineer – Dredging, you play a key role in ensuring safe and high-quality operations on our international dredging projects. With safety as your main focus, you support project teams in managing risks, improving safe working practices and strengthening the QHSE culture on site.

This is a varied role combining office work from our headquarters in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, with rotational assignments on dredging projects worldwide. You will work closely with operational teams and project stakeholders, translating QHSE standards into practical actions in the field.

Your responsibilities
  • Support project teams with risk assessments, safety inspections and audits, incident investigations and other QHSE-related activities.
  • Actively promote a strong safety culture through toolbox talks, inductions, coaching and daily interaction with teams on site.
  • Identify potential risks and unsafe situations and work together with the project team to implement practical preventive measures.
  • Monitor compliance with applicable QHSE legislation, industry standards and DEME procedures.
  • Support and contribute to safety campaigns, training initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
  • Collect, analyse and report QHSE data, helping project teams identify trends, risks and areas for improvement.
  • Maintain close communication with the QHSE department, project management and operational teams.
  • Work both from our headquarters in Zwijndrecht and on international dredging projects on a rotational schedule.
Your profile
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or another QHSE-related field.
  • At least 3 years of relevant QHSE experience, with a strong focus on occupational and operational safety.
  • Experience in a technical, operational or project-driven environment is an advantage.
  • You have a genuine passion for safety and enjoy being close to operations and people in the field.
  • You are hands-on and proactive, and you are comfortable addressing safety issues and engaging with operational teams.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, combined with a practical mindset.
  • You communicate confidently with different stakeholders, from crews and site teams to project management.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
  • Willing and able to travel worldwide and work on rotational schedules for international dredging projects.
  • Able to work from DEME’s headquarters in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, when not assigned to a project abroad.
Our offer
  • An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.
  • A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.
  • The opportunity to combine work at our headquarters with hands-on experience on international dredging projects.
  • A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities.
  • A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
About Deme
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DEME

DEME is a world leader in the highly specialized fields of offshore energy, dredging, marine infrastructure, and environmental works. We also engage in concessions activities in offshore energy, maritime infrastructure, green hydrogen and deep sea mineral harvesting. With 150 years of experience and nearly 6,000 highly skilled professionals, we have built up a vast bank of knowledge and expertise which has allowed us to foster a pioneering approach throughout our history. This enables us to bring tailor-made solutions, innovation and new technologies to our customers’ projects, ensuring that they are performed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.