SITE HSE SUPERVISOR

SA OPERATIONS; Sicily Island (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

SA OPERATIONS seeks a Site HSE Supervisor for on-site leadership across multiple project plots in the Province of Catania. The role drives the Project HSE Plan, ensuring compliance with Italian legislation, client standards and Panorama procedures, with a strong on-site presence and close collaboration with management, contractors and client teams.

The candidate will lead inspections, audits, permits, risk assessments and SIMOPS coordination, promoting a proactive safety culture and timely

Qualifications

• Technical diploma, degree or equivalent qualification in HSE, engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years of site HSE experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Sound knowledge of Italian health and safety legislation, particularly Legislative Decree No. 81/2008.
• Proven experience in contractor and subcontractor supervision and in managing high-risk construction activities.
• Ability to manage permits, inspections, HSE documentation, incident investigations and corrective-action processes.
• Fluent Italian and a good professional command of English, including the ability to prepare reports and participate in meetings in English.
• Availability to work on site in the province of Catania five days per week, with flexibility for overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce the Project HSE Plan, site procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Perform daily site inspections, safety walks and formal HSE audits across the different project plots.
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions and ensure corrective actions are promptly implemented and closed out.
• Manage and monitor the permit-to-work process, risk assessments, method statements and related HSE documentation.
• Supervise SIMOPS and coordinate HSE requirements with Construction Management and contractors.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as lifting, excavations, work at height, electrical work, and site traffic.
• Verify compliance with Italian HSE legislation, contractual requirements and project procedures.
• Deliver or support site inductions, toolbox talks, safety meetings and workforce awareness initiatives.
• Report, investigate and follow up on incidents, near misses, non-conformities and unsafe observations with root-cause analysis.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Site supervision

Italian regulatory knowledge

English reporting

Education

Technical diploma or degree in HSE/Engineering

Tools

Preposto management

Job description

Job Summary

• Location: Province of Catania, Sicily – Site based across multiple project plots
• Duration: Until December 2028
• Sector: Construction
• Point of Contact: Rosh
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job Reference Number: 2026-156

The Site HSE Supervisor will be responsible for the daily supervision of all health, safety and environmental activities across the project’s construction areas. The successful candidate will support the implementation and enforcement of the Project HSE Plan, ensuring compliance with Italian legislation, contractual requirements, client standards and Panorama’s procedures. This is a field-based position requiring a strong and continuous presence on site, close coordination with the Construction Management team, contractors, subcontractors and the client, and a proactive approach to developing a strong safety culture throughout the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce the Project HSE Plan, site procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Perform daily site inspections, safety walks and formal HSE audits across the different project plots.
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are promptly implemented and closed out.
• Manage and monitor the permit-to-work process, risk assessments, method statements and related HSE documentation.
• Supervise simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) and coordinate HSE requirements with the Construction Management team and the contractors involved.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including lifting operations, excavations, work at height, electrical activities, movement of heavy equipment and site traffic.
• Verify that contractors and subcontractors comply with Italian HSE legislation, contractual requirements and project procedures.
• Verify personnel qualifications, mandatory training, PPE, equipment certifications and site access documentation.
• Deliver or support site inductions, toolbox talks, safety meetings and workforce awareness initiatives.
• Report, investigate and follow up on incidents, near misses, non-conformities and unsafe observations, including root-cause analysis and corrective-action monitoring. -Maintain HSE registers, statistics and KPIs and prepare accurate daily, weekly and monthly reports in English.
• Liaise with Panorama’s Construction Management team, the client’s HSE representatives, contractors, subcontractors and, when required, the relevant authorities.
• Support emergency preparedness, emergency drills and the continuous improvement of site HSE performance.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Technical diploma, degree or equivalent qualification in HSE, engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years of site HSE experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Sound knowledge of Italian health and safety legislation, particularly Legislative Decree No. 81/2008.
• Proven experience in contractor and subcontractor supervision and in managing high-risk construction activities.
• Ability to manage permits, inspections, HSE documentation, incident investigations and corrective-action processes.
• Fluent Italian and a good professional command of English, including the ability to prepare reports and participate in meetings in English.
• Availability to work on site in the province of Catania five days per week, with flexibility for overtime when required.

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• Previous experience on utility-scale photovoltaic or agrivoltaic projects, preferably above 50 MWp.
• Previous experience working with international clients, investors or EPC contractors.
• Valid Preposto qualification in accordance with Italian legislation.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or an equivalent recognised HSE qualification.
• Personal attributes Strong and visible field presence.
• Proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to communicate firmly and effectively with contractors and site personnel.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong reporting and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with the wider project team.
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

When submitting the initial shortlist, it would be helpful if each candidate profile could also include:

• Current location and availability to work in the province of Catania.
• Notice period and earliest possible starting date
• Preferred engagement model: direct employment or freelance
• English-language proficiency
• Relevant HSE and Preposto qualifications
• Experience on comparable large-scale projects;
• Salary expectations or freelance daily rate.