Head of HSE

Greenvolt; Madrid; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenvolt is seeking a Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to lead the Group’s HSE strategy across its international operations. Reporting to the Sustainability & Corporate HSE Director, this role will drive governance, standards and programmes to embed a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will combine a Master’s degree in a relevant field with a Level VI HSE qualification and 10+ years of multinational HSE experience, with strong ISO 45001/14001

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Professional HSE qualification Level VI or equivalent.
• 10+ years of HSE experience across corporate, multi-site and international settings.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience in renewable energy, energy, construction, or related environments.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese; Spanish a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group HSE strategy across businesses and geographies.
• Develop governance, policies, standards and management systems.
• Drive HSE performance via KPIs, audits, and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with leaders to embed HSE in decision-making and operations.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability and continual improvement.
• Support HSE priorities within Sustainability and ESG agenda.
• Represent Greenvolt in forums and external engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

International travel

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Environmental Sciences/OHS

Health & Safety professional qualification (Level VI)

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

Greenvolt is looking for a Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to lead and further strengthen the Group's HSE strategy across its international operations.

Reporting to the Sustainability & Corporate HSE Director, this role will be responsible for driving HSE excellence across the business, translating strategic priorities into effective governance, standards, systems and programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in embedding a strong culture of safety, risk management and continuous improvement while supporting Greenvolt's sustainable growth ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous evolution of the Group HSE strategy across businesses, projects and geographies.
• Develop and strengthen HSE governance, policies, standards and management systems, ensuring alignment with international best practices and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 requirements.
• Drive HSE performance management through KPIs, reporting, risk management, audits and assurance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements while promoting a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
• Partner with business leaders and operational teams to embed HSE into decision-making, project development and day-to-day operations.
• Foster a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement across the Group's international operations.
• Support the integration of HSE priorities within Greenvolt's Sustainability and ESG agenda, contributing to long-term value creation and responsible growth.
• Represent Greenvolt in industry forums, certification processes and external stakeholder engagements, bringing evolving HSE trends and best practices into the organisation.

What We Are Looking For

• Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Health & Safety professional qualification (minimum Level VI).
• 10+ years of HSE experience in corporate, multi-site and international environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Experience in renewable energy, energy, construction, infrastructure or similar operational environments is highly valued.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese. Spanish is a plus.
• Availability for international travel.

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