SHEQ Engineer

Working at Boskalis means contributing to new horizons and sustainable solutions. Global developments—such as population growth, increasing energy demand, globalization, and climate change—require innovative ideas and technical excellence. Within this dynamic environment, we invite you to make your mark on challenging Subsea Rock Installation (SRI) projects within Seabed Intervention.

Our people are our most important asset, and safety is always our top priority. Our NINA program (No Injuries, No Accidents) forms the foundation of how we work and the expectations we set for each other.

As a SHE-Q Engineer within Seabed Intervention, you play a central role in strengthening our safety culture, improving safety performance, and continuously enhancing our work processes. You support projects worldwide, working closely with office teams as well as the crews on our specialized SRI vessels. You are part of the SBI organization and report to the SHE-Q Manager, Seabed Intervention.

You will work primarily from Papendrecht, complemented by regular visits to our vessels and quarries for project support, training, and SHE-Q audits.

Your responsibilities as a SHEQ Engineer

• Act as the first point of contact for SHE-Q within SRI projects, supporting management, project teams, and vessel crews.
• Maintain a close working relationship with SRI vessels and visit them regularly—for example, during project preparation, kick‑off meetings, or project visits.
• Coach colleagues and provide on‑the‑job training on SHE-Q processes, NINA values, and risk awareness.
• Provide SHE-Q expertise by:
  • contributing to Risk Assessments and Job Hazard Analyses
  • preparing (project) documentation
  • advising on mitigations and improvement measures
• Initiate and coordinate audits, training sessions, assessments, and toolbox meetings to strengthen knowledge and safety culture.
• Bring a clear vision on SHE-Q policy and actively contribute to its further development and implementation within SRI.
• Serve as a motivated and credible ambassador for our NINA program.

Your qualities

• Completed higher professional education (HBO level).
• SHE-Q qualification at bachelor level (e.g., NEBOSH, Quality Management, Auditing).
• Knowledge of NINA and experience with SHE-Q policies, systems, and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably within an international, project-driven organization.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO).
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex topics clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical abilities, with a keen eye for risks and practical improvement opportunities.
• Authorized to work within the EU.

What you can expect  

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact. 
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement (based on a full-time contract), a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, travel allowance, and much more.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself, for example, through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.    
• The Boskalis Campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, a sports field, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, an experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.  
• Boskalis Project site: The opportunity to contribute to international SRI projects and gain experience aboard high‑tech SRI vessels.
• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well. 

Extra information  

• Your team: As SHEQ Engineer, you will be part of the SHEQ SRI team, where you will report directly to SHE-Q Manager Seabed Intervention.
• Where you will work: You will work partly from our head office in Papendrecht, but a big part of this role is that you will spend longer periods working abroad.
• Full/part-time job: The position of SHEQ Engineer is a full-time (40 hours a week) job. 
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Want to know more?

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the function of the SHEQ Engineer Seabed Intervention. Please contact Thijs Wanders, Corporate Recruiter, via [email protected].

Interested? Please apply for this position by uploading your information on our careers site.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies. In general, we don’t appreciate acquisition, and this also applies to Boskalis colleagues or associated Boskalis companies.