HSE Director — Iberian Peninsula

Hextal Group; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer pension contribution

28 days annual leave

EUR 5,000 annual budget for courses

Full relocation support

Job summary

Hextal Group in Lisbon is seeking a Director of Health, Safety, and Environment to lead the strategy for our Iberian operations, covering Spain and Portugal. You will oversee safety across 34 construction sites and a workforce of 4,200 personnel.

The ideal candidate has at least 15 years of HSE experience, including 5 years at the director level. Competitive salary, 28 days annual leave, and a 10% pension contribution from day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of HSE experience in construction, including 5 years at director level.
• Proven track record of driving safety culture change.
• Knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese occupational health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Safety, and Environment strategy across Iberian operations.
• Drive incident reduction programs and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Report directly to the Managing Director, Iberia.

Skills

Operational Health and Safety expertise

Fluent Spanish

Fluent English

Incident reduction leadership

Knowledge of Portuguese regulations

Education

BSc or MSc in Occupational Health and Safety or Engineering

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

You will lead Health, Safety, and Environment strategy across Hextal's Iberian operations, covering Spain and Portugal. With responsibility for 4,200 field personnel and 34 active construction sites, you will set the safety culture, drive incident reduction programmes, and ensure compliance with national regulations and Hextal's group-wide HSE framework. You will report directly to the Managing Director, Iberia.

What we are looking for

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of HSE experience in construction, including 5 years at director level
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent European safety qualification
• Proven track record of driving safety culture change and incident reduction in large-scale construction operations
• Knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese occupational health and safety regulations
• Fluent Spanish and English; Portuguese highly desirable

What we offer

Compensation and benefits

Competitive and market-aligned, benchmarked annually against European infrastructure peers.

Pension

10% employer contribution from day one. Employee contributions are voluntary.

Holiday

28 days annual leave plus public holidays. Additional days accrue with tenure.

EUR 5,000 annual budget for courses, conferences, and professional certifications.

Relocation

Full relocation support for cross-border moves, including visa assistance and housing allowance.

Paid sabbatical of up to three months available after ten years of continuous service.

Application process

1. Submit CV and cover letter

   Upload your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why this role interests you and what you would bring to Hextal.

2. Technical interview

   A 60-minute conversation with the hiring manager and a technical specialist, focused on your experience and approach to engineering challenges.

3. Site visit

   An invitation to visit one of our active project sites to meet the team, see the work in progress, and assess whether Hextal is the right fit for you.

4. Offer

   Successful candidates receive a formal offer within five working days of the final interview.

Hextal Group N.V. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or age. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.