HSQE Manager - Italy

Climate17; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an HSQE Manager to coordinate Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental activities. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, developing action plans for renewable projects, and promoting a strong HSQE culture. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in HSE management, knowledge of ISO standards, and is fluent in Italian and English. This role is based in Leeds with possible travel within Italy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in HSE management in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience in developing and implementing safety and environmental procedures.
• Internal auditor on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental activities across operations.
• Develop and oversee action plans for preventive and corrective activities.
• Investigate and respond to accidents and incidents.

Skills

HSE management in renewable energy

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 9001

Conducting site inspections

Fluent in Italian and English

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Occupational Health & Safety Diploma (RSPP)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a global renewable energy company and one of Europe’s largest independent power producers.

Reporting to the Head of Global HSQE, the HSQE Manager Italy will be responsible for coordinating Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental activities across the Italian operations. The role involves establishing and monitoring a proactive and dynamic approach to HSQE, supporting the operation of renewable energy assets, including wind and solar farms.

The HSQE Manager will collaborate closely with global and local teams, such as Asset Maintenance and Asset Management, as well as with external consultants and contractors, to promote a strong HSQE culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure the implementation of HSQE policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in terms of health and safety, also through the assumption of the appointment as Dirigente Delegato pursuant to Italian legislative decree 81/08 for Italian companies.
• Develop and oversee action plans for preventive and corrective activities at wind and solar farms.
• Implement and coordinate emergency procedures.
• Monitor and supervise contractors to ensure compliance with legal and the company´s requirements.
• Support local organisations in ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Provide guidance to colleagues and contractors on method statements, safe systems of work, updated legislation, and best practices across jurisdictions.
• Define and implement HSQE training plans at the local level.
• Contribute to the development of company-wide HSQE policies, guidelines, procedures, objectives, and KPIs.
• Manage, monitor, and analyse HSQE performance data.
• Investigate and respond to accidents and incidents, conducting thorough investigations and identifying areas for improvement.
• Support hazard identification, risk evaluation, and control of occupational and environmental risks.
• Participate in designing initiatives to promote environmental and safety awareness internally and externally.
• Hold regular meetings with global and local functions to assess HSQE needs and provide support at both corporate and local levels.
• Review and validate HSQE requirements in contracts.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in HSE management in the renewable energy sector, particularly wind and solar.
• Experience working with ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
• Experience in developing and implementing safety and environmental procedures.
• Experience in conducting site inspections and audits.
• Degree in Engineering, preferably Environmental Engineering.
• Occupational Health & Safety Diploma (RSPP).
• Internal auditor on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Qualification for carrying out safety training is preferred.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

About you

• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
• Hands-on proactivity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organisation as well as organisations outside of the company.
• Working knowledge of safety and environmental legislation.
• Dynamic, proactive, and well organised.
• Availability to travel within Italy.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.