QHSE Site Manager – Renewable Energy (France)

Approach People; Paris; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Travel allowance

Site rotation with rest periods

Hybrid work when off-site

Training & development in HSE & renews

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is seeking a QHSE Site Manager for renewable energy projects in France (solar, wind, grid, offshore construction). The role covers HSE policy deployment, risk assessments, incident investigations and ISO certifications across sites.

You should have 4–8+ years in HSE management on construction or renewables, fluent English with French a plus, and mobility across France. A degree in QHSE or related field and relevant certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in QHSE / Safety / Environment / Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 4–8+ years of experience in HSE management for construction, energy, oil & gas, or renewable projects.
• Solid understanding of French and EU HSE regulations and construction site standards.
• Experience in renewable energy or electrical infrastructure projects preferred.
• Relevant certifications: ISO 45001, MASE, NEBOSH, GWO, SST, H0B0, ATEX are appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and monitor the company’s Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) policy on-site.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure full compliance with local and international regulations.
• Prepare and manage HSE documentation: H&S plans, risk registers, method statements, and audits.
• Supervise contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with site rules and permits.
• Lead incident investigations and drive corrective / preventive actions.
• Promote safety awareness and training among site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure HSE reporting to the management and clients.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Field presence

Mobility

Fluent English

Education

Degree in QHSE / Safety / Environment / Industrial Engineering

Tools

HSE management systems

ISO standards

Job description

Approach People Recruitment is seeking a QHSE Site Manager for renewable energy projects in France (solar, wind, grid, offshore construction). The role covers HSE policy deployment, risk assessments, incident investigations and ISO certifications across sites.

You should have 4–8+ years in HSE management on construction or renewables, fluent English with French a plus, and mobility across France. A degree in QHSE or related field and relevant certifications are highly valued.