Manager, QHSS- Madrid, Spain

Alcazar Energy Partners; Comunidad de Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alcazar Energy Partners seeks a QHS& S Manager to lead Quality, Health & Safety and Security governance across its renewable energy portfolio, including wind, solar, and BESS projects. You will oversee H&S across all project phases, drive ISO-based systems, and coordinate with lenders on compliance and ESG commitments.

The role requires extensive experience in QHSS management, contractor oversight, and international project delivery, with exposure to EPC/BOP environments and cross-country

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, OH&S, or related field.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Experience with renewable energy, EPC projects, or infrastructure.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the Owner's lead representative for QHSS governance across project phases.
• Develop, implement, and improve corporate QHSS policies and systems.
• Establish a consistent QHS assurance framework across the portfolio.
• Promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Support Head of ESG in implementing QHSS objectives and targets.
• Ensure integration of QHSS requirements into project governance.
• Provide independent assessments of QHSS performance.
• Coordinate QHSS training and awareness programmes.

Conocimientos

Quality management

Health & Safety

Auditing

Contractor oversight

Multicultural teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Related field

Master's Degree

NEBOSH/IOSH/CSP certifications

Herramientas

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

IFC Standards

IFC EHS Guidelines

EBRD Performance Requirements

Descripción del empleo

The Quality, Health & Safety and Security (QHS) Manager will serve as the Owner's representative for Quality Management Systems, Health, Safety, Security, compliance, and assurance activities across the company's renewable energy portfolio, covering both Construction and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities for Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, with an initial focus on utility-scale wind projects in Egypt and the Balkans. The role will provide leadership and oversight of the H&S function across all project phases and technologies, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to health, safety, compliance, and assurance throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

QHSS Governance and Management Systems

• Act as the Owner's lead representative for Quality, Health & Safety and Security governance matters during project development, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate QHSS policies, procedures, standards, and management systems applicable across all projects.
• Establish a consistent QHS assurance framework across the project portfolio.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization and contractor ecosystem. Foster respect for labour and human rights and a transparent, no-retaliation reporting culture across the contractor ecosystem.
• Support the Head of ESG in implementing corporate QHSS objectives, targets, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure effective integration of QHSS requirements into project governance and reporting processes.
• Provide management with independent assessments of project compliance and QHS performance.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate QHSS training and awareness programmes to promote knowledge, compliance, and continuous improvement across project teams and the wider organisation.

Health & Safety Assurance

• Review, assess, and monitor contractor Health and Safety Management Systems to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, legal requirements, and international standards.
• Verify implementation of project-specific Health and Safety plans and procedures by contractors and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, audits, and management safety walks.
• Monitor contractor compliance with:
• Working at height requirements
• Lifting operations procedures
• Electrical safety procedures
• Traffic management plans
• Emergency preparedness and response plans
• Risk assessment and control processes
• Incident reporting and investigation procedures
• Confined space entry procedures
• Transportation of abnormal or oversized loads
• Monitor safety performance indicators and identify trends requiring management intervention.
• Review incident investigations and verify the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in investigations of significant incidents, near misses, and high-potential events.
• Escalate critical risks and non-compliances to management as appropriate.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and shared across projects.
• Monitor occupational health aspects, including ergonomics and industrial hygiene, to safeguard workforce wellbeing.

Quality Systems and Compliance Assurance

• Establish and maintain project and corporate Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Review contractor Quality Management Systems to verify compliance with contractual obligations and company expectations.
• Monitor implementation of documented procedures, processes, workflows, and controls across projects.
• Verify that required project documentation, records, registers, approvals, and controlled documents are properly maintained.
• Ensure compliance with established document control procedures and record retention requirements.
• Review contractor management processes for handling non-conformities, corrective actions, preventive actions, and lessons learned.
• Conduct compliance reviews and system audits to verify adherence to approved procedures and management systems.
• Ensure management review processes are implemented and effective.
• Monitor compliance with ISO-based management systems and company governance requirements.
• Support the development of standardized QHS processes and reporting tools across the organization.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and monitor implementation of improvement actions.

Security Management

• Review, assess, and monitor contractor security management plans and arrangements to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, applicable regulations, and international standards, including the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR).
• Verify implementation of site and asset security procedures by contractors and security service providers.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and audits of security arrangements and personnel.
• Monitor contractor compliance with:
• Access control and site security procedures
• Vetting, training, and conduct of public and private security personnel
• Use-of-force and rules of engagement protocols
• Community-security interface and grievance mechanisms
• Review security incident investigations and verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Escalate critical security risks and non-compliances to management as appropriate.
• Ensure security arrangements are aligned with IFC Performance Standard 4 and other applicable lender requirements on community health, safety, and security.

Lender Compliance and ESG Requirements

• Ensure construction activities comply with health and safety obligations imposed by project lenders and investors.
• Monitor compliance with:
• IFC Performance Standards
• IFC Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines
• EBRD Performance Requirements
• Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAPs)
• Financing Agreement obligations
• Applicable ESG commitments
• Participate in lender monitoring visits, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Support preparation of lender reports and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate responses to lender observations, findings, and corrective actions.
• Support implementation and monitoring of commitments made to lenders and stakeholders.

Auditing, Assurance and Contractor Oversight

• Develop and implement annual QHSS audit and assurance programmes across all projects.
• Conduct regular audits of BOP, TSA and other project contractors to assess compliance with contractual, legal, and corporate requirements.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of contractor management systems and processes.
• Track audit findings and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Identify recurring compliance issues and drive preventive measures.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and management recommendations.
• Support contractor prequalification and assessment processes from a QHS perspective.
• Maintain assurance dashboards and compliance tracking tools.

Qualifications, Experience & Job skills

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Business Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree is considered an advantage.

Professional Certifications (One or more of the following certifications is highly desirable

• NEBOSH International Diploma
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• IOSH Managing Safely or Chartered Membership
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Other internationally recognised QHS certifications

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in Quality, Health and Safety management roles.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, or major industrial projects.
• Proven experience overseeing contractor compliance within complex EPC, BOP and Turbine Supplier contractual environments.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and auditing management systems and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with international financial institutions and lender compliance requirements.
• Previous experience in a company with a strong QHSE culture
• Proven experience conducting audits, compliance assessments, and management system reviews.
• Experience working across multiple countries and multicultural environments.
• Previous experience in Egypt and the Western Balkans is highly desirable or experience in emerging markets across Middle East and North Africa.

Technical Knowledge:

The successful candidate shall demonstrate strong knowledge of:

• Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
• Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)
• Internal and external audit methodologies
• Contractor management and compliance monitoring
• Root cause analysis methodologies
• Governance, compliance, and assurance frameworks
• IFC Performance Standards
• IFC EHS Guidelines
• EBRD Performance Requirements
• Renewable energy construction projects and associated QHS risks