Head of HSE

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

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Job summary

Greenvolt Group seeks a Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to lead and strengthen the Group's HSE strategy across international operations. Reporting to the Sustainability & Corporate HSE Director, the role drives safety culture, risk management and continuous improvement while aligning with sustainability goals.

The successful candidate will translate strategic priorities into governance, standards and programmes, partnering with leaders to embed HSE into daily operations and project

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Level VI HSE qualification or equivalent.
• 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, or infrastructure sectors preferred.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and evolution of the Group HSE strategy across businesses, projects and geographies.
• Develop and strengthen HSE governance, policies, standards and management systems aligned with ISO standards.
• Drive HSE performance management via KPIs, reporting, risk management, audits and assurance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and promote proactive risk mitigation.
• Embed HSE into decision-making, project development and day-to-day operations with business leaders.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement across international operations.
• Support integration of HSE priorities within Sustainability and ESG agendas for long-term value creation.
• Represent Greenvolt in industry forums and external engagements, bringing trends and best practices into the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Portuguese fluency

Spanish language (plus)

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field

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.

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone!