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.
RequirementsWhat We Are Looking For
- 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
We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone!
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field
- Health and Safety professional qualification at minimum Level VI
- 10 or more 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
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking capabilities
- Fluency in English and Portuguese
- Spanish language proficiency
What We Do
We are a 100% renewable energy Group with the purpose of creating sustainable value from the sun, wind, and forests, for the benefit of society, shareholders, and employees. Our operations span across 20 geographies in Europe, North America, and Asia, in three core business areas: - Sustainable Biomass – producing energy from forest residues and urban waste wood through 7 power plants in Portugal and the UK. - Utility-Scale – developing large-scale wind, solar PV, and storage projects in several European markets, the USA, and Japan, with a total pipeline of 9.3 GW. - Distributed Generation – focusing on B2B solutions for the installation, maintenance, and financing of solar PV for individual and collective self-consumption, as well as electric mobility, LED, rooftops, carports, and batteries, in several geographies across Europe and Indonesia. Greenvolt Group is increasingly recognized in the global market as a major player in the promotion and development of renewable energy solutions, with more than 900 employees from over 40 different nationalities worldwide.
