Vice President HSEQ Segment International

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments:
Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025.

To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers:
Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

Design and deliver a high-quality HSEQ strategy and plan for the assigned segment, ensuring global alignment and compliance with segment-specific requirements, and driving the adoption of standardized systems, processes, and tools where appropriate.

• On a Segment-wide level, aligns Group HSEQ strategy and targets with regional and local business objectives in order to deliver a relevant regional HSEQ improvement plan.
• Define, coordinate and monitor all HSEQ activities, campaigns and training programs within the assigned region.
• In alignment with Group HSEQ promote standardized HSEQ systems, programs, processes, and tools across the Segment to mitigate risks and help drive operational excellence.
• Establish and maintain a robust HSEQ governance framework that defines clear accountability between Segment and Business Units.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations within assigned Segment and ensure adherence to Group HSEQ standards, systems and tools (ACTIVE, SOPs, etc.).
• Execute internal audits (according to the Group Audit program) and coordinate investigations of high consequence / potential high consequence incidents – root cause analysis.
• Ensure effective first, second-, and third-line assurance models are embedded and functioning across the Segment (1. Operational Ownership, 2.Segment Governance, 3.Independent Assurance)
• Define minimum Segment-wide compliance standards and verify BU adherence through assurance mechanisms.
• Define and govern a consistent risk management framework, including risk identification, profiling, and mitigation.
• Coordinate, monitor and communicate the HSEQ improvement plan in the Segment, ACTIVE reporting and HSEQ KPIs in the Segment and objectives including periodic HSEQ reporting to the Segment leadership team.
• Ensure consistency in policies, processes, procedures, and tools, while allowing controlled local adaptation where required.
• Maintain oversight of Segment-wide ISO certifications (e.g. ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) and other applicable standards.
• Define and standardise HSEQ roles, competencies, and capability frameworks across the Segment.
• Actively contribute to the Global HSEQ Leadership Team, shaping strategy, policy, and global initiatives.
• Provides functional and/or disciplinary leadership to the HSEQ team.

• Very good knowledge and understanding of HSEQ regulations and standards, Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Science. Familiarity with industry regulations, standards and best practices.
• Strong proficiency in implementing effective HSEQ…