Environment, Health and Safety Manager

HSE Manager | Renewable Energy | Italy

Location: Milan, Italy

Projects: Utility-scale Solar PV & BESS

Focus: Corporate + Project HSE

Contract: Permanent

I’m currently working with an established renewable energy developer working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced HSE Manager to join their team in Italy.

This is a broad, hands-on role covering both corporate HSE management and project-level HSE across the development, construction and commissioning of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.

The Role

You’ll act as the company’s HSE subject matter expert, working closely with senior management, project teams, EPC contractors and other stakeholders to ensure high standards of health, safety and environmental performance across the business.

A key part of the role will be acting as CSP/CSE (Coordinatore per la Sicurezza in fase di Progettazione / Esecuzione) on Italian projects where formally appointed, ensuring compliance with Italian Legislative Decree 81/2008.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the company’s HSE management framework
• Ensure compliance with Italian HSE legislation and industry best practice
• Develop and maintain HSE policies, procedures, risk assessments and reporting systems
• Provide HSE leadership across renewable energy projects from development through to commissioning
• Monitor EPC contractor and subcontractor HSE compliance
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety reviews
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
• Identify and mitigate critical construction HSE risks
• Prepare, review and manage PSC documentation
• Coordinate HSE requirements between clients, designers, EPC contractors and other stakeholders
• Carry out site inspections and safety coordination during project execution
• Escalate and address significant HSE issues and non-compliances

What We’re Looking For

• Significant HSE experience within construction, infrastructure, energy or industrial projects
• Proven experience supporting large-scale construction projects
• Utility-scale Solar PV experience strongly preferred
• Exposure to BESS and/or HV electrical infrastructure is a major advantage
• Strong experience managing EPC contractors and subcontractors from an HSE perspective
• Strong knowledge of Italian HSE legislation, particularly Legislative Decree 81/2008
• CSP/CSE qualification compliant with Italian legislation
• Experience with construction-site safety, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Comfortable working autonomously within a lean, fast-moving organization
• Good working knowledge of English
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to project sites across Italy