Head of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) – Renewables Projects

Head of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) – Renewables Projects 

Location: EMEA

Type: Full-Time

Are you a proven leader passionate about driving excellence in occupational health, safety, quality, and environmental standards? Join a cutting-edge renewables project where your expertise will shape sustainable solutions in solar energy.

Job Purpose

To lead, organize, and support all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) functions by designing, implementing, and optimizing systems that ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency in renewable projects.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Provide direction and functional leadership for EHS initiatives in renewable energy projects.
• Drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS management systems.
• Ensure business efficiency and continuity through optimized EHS practices.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee health, hygiene, safety, and quality management systems for renewable energy construction projects.
• Manage environmental programs aligned with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of EHS policies and procedures.

Traffic & Subcontractor Management

• Develop and implement strategies to manage traffic for up to 1,000 vehicles per day transporting materials, labor, and equipment.
• Oversee subcontractor compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Utilize advanced software solutions for efficient traffic and resource management.

Team Leadership

• Oversee an extensive workforce, including 8,000 workers, 200 HSE engineers, and 10 HSE managers.
• Ensure comprehensive management of SHE risk, occupational hygiene, and incident investigations.
• Mentor and motivate teams to foster a culture of safety excellence.

Reporting & Engagement

• Accompany the Project Director in review meetings and communicate EHS updates to stakeholders.
• Attend weekly and periodic project review meetings to discuss safety and environmental performance.
• Submit detailed monthly and periodic reports on health, hygiene, safety, and quality metrics.

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety
• Preferred: Graduate degree in H&S with a strong engineering background.

Experience

• 15+ years in EHS management for construction projects.
• 5+ years managing large-scale EPC renewable projects (solar/wind).
• Proven experience managing 4,000+ workers and 80+ HSE engineers.

Skills & Knowledge

• Expertise in SHE Risk Management, Occupational Hygiene, and Incident Investigation.
• In-depth knowledge of traffic management and subcontractor compliance.
• Proficiency in ISO 45001 and behavior-based safety practices.
• Familiarity with software tools for traffic and resource management.
• Strong budgeting, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Leadership Skills

• Strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Effective communication, mentoring, and team motivation.
• Time management and organizational excellence.

This is your opportunity to drive a monumental change in the renewable energy sector! If you have the expertise, leadership, and vision to oversee such a high-impact role, we want to hear from you.