Area Manager EHSQ Europe North

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.

Our Goals - Your Path

The Area EHSQ Manager in EMEA is responsible for the integration of Environmental, Health and Safety aspects into business practices and compliance with regulatory requirements on their assigned projects. In this function the Area EHS Manager works together with the local EHS Managers of the area and reports functionally to the Area Manager and the Regional EHS Manager. It’s a role interfacing between different functions, covers networking in terms of shared responsibility between global, regional, area and local roles. Preferable the role is located in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium or Denmark.

• Support Regional EHSQ Head EMEA and Local EHSQ North to roll out, maintain & control the EHSQ Group/Regional Strategy & Programs, KPI's
• Support and define measures to improve the Area EHSQ performance (analyzing EHSQ relevant KPIs, initiatives and BDPs, current practices, preventive measures and investigating of  incidents/incidents)
• Support the exchange of EHSQ information and topics between the Local EHSQ manager in the Area
• Support and train the Local EHSQ by the investigation of accidents and reporting in the “Sphera Incident management tool”
• General EHSQ support to the Local EHSQ Managers
• Define improvement plans on Area level; tracking local action plans to ensure compliance
• Participation of EHS Audits and Risk audits (internal/external) in the concerned Area (together with Local EHSQ experts and teams)
• Organize regular EHS visits, meetings, and workshops on Area level with the different facilities’ key stakeholders, including awareness and mindset development
• Interface between Regional EHSQ and local EHSQ
• Chair regular EHSQ meetings with Country/Local EHSQ
• Organize and Chair the Area EHSQ team meetings
• Report regularly to the EMEA Area Manager and the Regional EMEA EHSQ Manager
• Support and monitor the incident & accident reporting (ESG), Sphera incident management system and the Sika Crisis Management
• Support Regional Q EMEA for the Sika matrix certification program 

Your Expertise - Our Strength

• Background in (safety) engineering, construction or chemical industry
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role within environmental health & safety coordination
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in management systems (ISO 9001; ISO 14001; ISO 45001) preferred in construction business
• Project management skills to lead projects and teams at Area level
• Excellent engaging with stakeholders at functionally and hierarchy level
• Fluent business English oral and written is a must. Any additional language is a plus
• Self-dependent organization of work and tasks
• Talented in organization and motivation
• Readiness to travel approx. 50-60% depending location

• We offer intensive training and interesting perspectives for anyone who wants to build a career
• Sika is like a global SME: With subsidiaries in more than 100 countries around the world. This begins in Switzerland and breaks down borders allowing exciting prospects all around the world
• The chance to bring new ideas, interesting areas for development, and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sika's pioneering spirit

We look forward to your application including your total salary expectation and earliest start date. For this position visa sponsorship is not offered and only direct applications will be considered. For any further information please reach us at [email protected]