QHSE Manager

Location

Rome, Italy / Palermo, Italy

Mission

We are looking for a QHSE Manager to join the Italy Business Unit, based in Rome or Palermo and reporting to the QHSE Head. You will give the Business Unit the means and practices for safe and healthy work, developing the safety, health and environmental plans, policies and practices that protect our people and the environment. You will also make sure that project deliverables and execution meet internal and external quality requirements, through quality plans, policies and good practices that apply from development through construction to operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• QHSE Compliance & Policy: define, coordinate and ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental and quality obligations on the projects developed by Zelestra, across development, construction and O&M; oversee adherence to Zelestra's QHSE policies; regularly identify and assess compliance with applicable legislation, standards, regulations and health, safety and environmental requirements in all BU work centers.
  
  
• Organization, Budget & Funding: organize internal resources and coordinate with the other BU areas; manage the BU/country environmental, health and safety and quality budget; take part in funding processes by providing environmental, project health and safety and quality information.
  
  
• Management System, Audits & Reporting: manage, maintain and keep custody of the management system files and ensure the proper use of the related applications; manage external second and third party audits; calculate and validate health, safety and environmental indicators for all BU work centers; prepare and submit safety, health, environmental and quality reports within the deadlines set by funding bodies and clients.
  
  
• Performance Reporting & Continuous Improvement: report to the BU CEO and the corporate area on the performance of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management System, the accident rate and accident investigations, including improvement needs; report to BU and Corporate Management on the performance of the Quality System; implement transversal actions to improve QHSE-related procedures.
  
  
• Project Delivery & Stakeholder Interface: discuss and agree with Clients and Contractors/Suppliers the PAC (Provisional Acceptance Certificate), FAC (Final Acceptance Certificate) and Test on Completion procedures, including the PR procedure; support tenders (quality costs and requirements) and the closing of major contracts; follow up and support on quality issues; act as the point of contact with stakeholders for QHSE matters related to the BU.

Job Requirements

• Education: Engineering degree (Master's or Bachelor's); Superior Technician in Occupational Risk Prevention, specializing in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics, or equivalent degree in Occupational Risk Prevention. A Master's in environmental matters is a complementary asset.
• Experience: at least 5 years managing and supervising safety, risk prevention, quality and environmental systems and processes in the renewable and/or construction sector.
• Technical Knowledge: health and safety and environmental management systems; ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015; HSE legislation and permits; national and international quality-related standards.
• Team Management: experience managing teams.
• Languages: English at B2 level or higher is a must.
• Availability: willingness to travel

What we offer

Employment Terms

• Permanent Employment Contract
• National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL): Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for Employees in the Electricity Sector
• Job Grade: In line with the applicable collective agreement
• Minimum Gross Annual Base Salary: € 60.000
• A higher compensation package may be considered based on the candidate's experience, distinctive skills, and the value they bring to the role. 
   

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Hybrid working policy - 9 remote working days per month 
   

Working Environment

• A strategic, high-impact role within Zelestra's ambitious growth journey.
• A dynamic, innovative, and merit-driven work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a fast-growing multinational company, working alongside a highly qualified and international team. 
   

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Zelestra, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and equal opportunities are promoted. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals belonging to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99.