QHSE Manager

Toms Group A/S; Lombardia; In loco; EUR 51.000 - 63.000; Tempo pieno

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Group Health Insurance Plan

Descrizione del lavoro

METLEN, based in Milan, seeks a QHSE Country Manager to lead Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities across EPC projects, construction sites and O&M operations in Italy. You will work with country leadership, project directors and contractors to ensure QHSE risks are controlled and activities comply with Italian law, company standards and international management systems.

The role requires at least 10 years in QHSE with construction exposure and proven leadership of

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• At least 10 years of QHSE experience across construction health, safety, environmental and quality management.
• Experience on large-scale Solar PV/BESS/renewable energy EPC projects at country-level or multi-project leadership.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary QHSE teams and influence with senior management.
• Strong knowledge of Italian health, safety and environmental legislation and ISO standards 45001/14001/9001.

Mansioni

• Lead the Italian QHSE function and provide strategic guidance to management, project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Italian legislation, company standards, client requirements and ISO systems across projects and sites.
• Develop and implement the country’s integrated QHSE Management System in line with ISO 45001/14001/9001.
• Set QHSE priorities, objectives and improvement plans, monitor risks and address gaps.
• Oversee QHSE performance across tendering, preconstruction, mobilization, construction and O&M.
• Lead risk-based assurance including audits, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Drive safe systems of work: RAMS, permit-to-work, lifting, work at height, electrical isolation.
• Lead quality governance with Quality Plans, ITPs and supplier conformity.
• Monitor nonconformities, root-cause analysis and preventive improvements.
• Develop and coach the QHSE team; promote reporting and worker participation.
• Provide QHSE reporting and risk visibility to leadership, clients and regulators.
• Represent the business during audits and maintain relationships with authorities and contractors.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Stakeholder management

QHSE management

Audits & investigations

Contractor management

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or OHS

NEBOSH Construction/Environmental/Fire Safety

Descrizione del lavoro

Requisition ID5487-Posted04/11/2026-Energy-Construction-Mid-Senior-Italy

We are seeking an experienced QHSE Country Manager to lead Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities across our renewable energy operations in Italy, based in Milan.

In this strategic leadership role, you will provide direction and oversight across EPC projects, construction sites and O&M operations, ensuring that QHSE risks are effectively managed and that activities comply with Italian legislation, company standards, client requirements and applicable international management systems.

Working closely with country leadership, Project Directors, Construction and O&M teams, contractors and the Group QHSE function, you will promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement across the business.

Your role will encompass:

• Leading the Italian QHSE function and providing strategic and technical guidance to country management, project teams and operational stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable Italian QHSE legislation, company standards, contractual obligations and client requirements across projects, offices and O&M activities.
• Developing, implementing and continuously improving the country’s integrated QHSE Management System in line withISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Establishing country QHSE priorities, objectives and improvement plans, monitoring performance and ensuring that significant risks, gaps and recurring issues are effectively addressed.
• Overseeing project and contractor QHSE performance throughout the full lifecycle, from tendering and preconstruction through mobilization, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Leading the country’s risk-based assurance programme, including audits, inspections, incident investigations, emergency preparedness and corrective-action follow-up.
• Driving critical-risk management and the consistent implementation of safe systems of work, including RAMS, permit-to-work processes, lifting operations, work at height, electrical isolation and other high-risk construction activities.
• Leading quality governance across the country, ensuring the effective implementation of Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, supplier and material conformity requirements, and project handover standards.
• Monitoring nonconformities, defects, rework and quality trends, ensuring effective root-cause analysis and driving preventive and corrective improvements across projects.
• Managing and developing the country QHSE team, promoting consistent standards, technical competence, knowledge sharing and a strong culture of worker participation and open reporting.
• Providing clear QHSE performance reporting and risk visibility to country and functional leadership, clients and other relevant stakeholders.
• Representing the business during client, regulatory and certification audits and maintaining effective relationships with authorities, clients, contractors and external partners.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or a related technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of QHSE experience, with strong exposure to construction health, safety, environmental and quality management.
• Previous experience within large-scale Solar PV, BESS, renewable energy, infrastructure or EPC projects, including at least three years in a country-level or multi-project leadership role.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary QHSE teams and influencing senior management, project teams, site personnel and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of Italian occupational health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Excellent understanding of integrated management systems and certification requirements underISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
• Experience managing audits, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, contractor performance and high-risk construction activities.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize risks and manage QHSE requirements across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional fluency in both Italian and English.
• Valid driving licence and availability for regular travel to project and O&M sites across Italy.

Nice to have:

• NEBOSH Construction, Environmental or Fire Safety certification.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• ICAM Lead Investigator certification or equivalent root-cause investigation training.
• Experience supporting QHSE requirements during tenders, contract negotiations, due diligence and project handover.
• Experience managing environmental and ESG reporting requirements for clients and internal stakeholders.

Compensation & Contractual framework:

The starting gross annual salary (RAL) for this position is 57.200 Eur + Bonus, based on objective and gender-neutral criteria.

The final compensation may reflect the candidate’s relevant experience and competencies, in line with the Company’s remuneration framework.

Additional benefits include:

• Group Health Insurance Plan

At METLEN, we combine industrial expertise with a global outlook to help shape a more sustainable future. As a FTSE 100 company listed in London, we operate across the Energy and Metals sectors, with activities spanning five continents and more than 40 countries. In 2025, we recorded consolidated revenue of €7.107 billion and EBITDA of €753 million, supported by a workforce of over 9,000 dedicated individuals.
From integrated energy solutions and renewable technologies to green metallurgy, critical metals and advanced manufacturing, our work addresses some of the most significant challenges facing industry today. Our people make this possible through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. At METLEN, you can contribute to projects with global reach while developing your skills and helping create lasting value.

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