Head of HSE - Corporate

Greenvolt Group; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Meal card

Flexible benefits

Hybrid work regime

Free Birthday Day

25 days of holidays

Job summary

Greenvolt Group seeks a Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to lead and strengthen the Group's HSE strategy across its international operations. Reporting to the Sustainability & Corporate HSE Director, you will drive governance, systems and programmes to embed a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Master's degree in a related field, Level VI qualification, 10+ years HSE experience, and fluency in English and Portuguese, with international travel expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, or 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.
• Willingness to travel internationally; English and Portuguese fluency; Spanish is a plus.

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 45001 / ISO 14001.
• Drive HSE performance management through KPIs, reporting, risk management, audits and assurance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while promoting proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Partner with business leaders 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 integration of HSE priorities within Greenvolt's Sustainability and ESG agenda.

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.

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

• 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

• Competitive salary aligned with experience;
• Integration into a solid company and a young, dynamic team;
• Be part of an international environment;
• Attractive benefits package including health insurance, flexible benefits, pension plan and meal card;
• Flexible work environment and work-life balance;
• Hybrid Regime (2 days of teleworking);
• Free Birthday Day;
• 25 days of holidays

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