Interested in a career that matters

At Novonesis, we work every day to make a positive impact through science and innovation. You will join our global project organization supporting overseas construction and commissioning projects in regulated industries such as food, pharmaceutical and biotech.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to ensuring safe, healthy and environmentally responsible project execution across multiple sites and cultures.

The Role & Your Impact

As a Project EHS Engineer, you will represent the client side and support the implementation of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards across an overseas project portfolio. Your work will directly contribute to safe construction and commissioning, regulatory compliance and a strong EHS culture on site.

Your key responsibilities include:

Supporting implementation of EHS policies, standards and procedures across overseas projects
Ensuring construction and commissioning activities comply with local EHS laws, company standards and applicable food/pharma GMP‑related EHS requirements
Conducting EHS risk assessments, defining mitigation measures and following up on corrective actions
Monitoring contractor compliance with site safety plans, method statements, permits to work and PPE requirements
Performing site inspections and audits, identifying unsafe conditions or behaviors and driving preventive actions
Supporting incident and near‑miss investigations, root cause analysis and lessons‑learned sharing across project sites
Supporting environmental compliance related to waste, wastewater, air emissions, noise, dust and chemical handling
Coordinating EHS inductions, toolbox talks and on‑site safety communication
Preparing regular EHS reports, including KPIs, incidents, inspections and action tracking, for project and management teams

What You'll Need To Be Successful

Bachelor's degree or above in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, Chemical Engineering or a related field
Minimum 3 years of EHS experience in construction and/or industrial project environments
Solid knowledge of EHS regulations and best practices for construction or industrial sites
Ability to conduct risk assessments, inspections and incident investigations and follow through on corrective actions
Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors and multinational teams
Proactive, hands‑on mindset with willingness to spend significant time in the field
English proficiency suitable for technical EHS communication, reporting and training

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

Experience in food, pharmaceutical, biotech, cleanroom or other regulated process industries
Previous experience working on overseas or multicultural project sites
Additional local language skills relevant to project locations
Valid DLPW‑related or equivalent EHS certifications

What We Offer

The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high‑impact projects in a global organization
Exposure to international project environments and cross‑cultural collaboration
A strong safety culture where EHS is a core value
Professional development through hands‑on project experience and knowledge sharing

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

Primarily site‑based role with significant presence on construction and commissioning sites
Frequent interaction with contractors and project teams in active industrial environments
Willingness to travel and work overseas as required by project needs
Field‑based work with exposure to construction conditions, noise and varying weather, following appropriate PPE requirements

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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If this position isn't the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You're welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career

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