Position:HSE Officer (Site-Based)
Location:Huelva, Spain
Contract Duration:6 months
Start Date:ASAP
Objectives of the Role
Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are consistently applied and enforced across all site activities.
Act as a hands-on HSE presence, supporting construction and commissioning teams in real time.
Contribute to a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible project environment within a large-scale industrial development.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure commissioning and construction activities comply with safety, health, hygiene, and environmental standards.
* Conduct safety inspections across high-risk activities including hot works, energization, work at height, blasting, and hazardous material handling.
* Manage and control permit-to-work systems (hot work, LOTO, confined space entry).
* Coordinate with the client's HSE team on safety training, emergency procedures, and environmental controls.
* Monitor compliance with environmental regulations, including emissions, dust control, and waste management.
* Support continuous improvement of HSE performance through on-site engagement and proactive intervention.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Previous experience as an HSE Officer or HSE Advisor on construction or industrial projects.
* Good knowledge of Spanish HSE regulations and EU safety standards.
* Experience within heavy industry, process plants, energy, or metals sectors is advantageous.
* Comfortable working in a site-based, hands-on role with direct interaction with supervisors and crews.
* Strong communication skills — able to remain clear, calm, and assertive in high-pressure situations.
* EU passport or legal right to work in Spain.
* Spanish and English language skills highly preferred.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
* Experience supporting commissioning phases in industrial projects.
* Familiarity with large-scale EPC project environments.
* Strong ability to influence site behaviours and promote a proactive safety culture.
Project Overview
* High-profile industrial project with a capital investment exceeding €300 million.
* Focused on sustainable processing of electronic scrap to produce copper.
* Site team of 50+ personnel, working alongside multiple subcontractors.
* Standard working hours aligned with Spanish labour regulations (typically 8:00–17:00, limited overtime).
* Strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work on a strategic, sustainability-driven industrial project.
* Hands-on exposure alongside experienced HSE and engineering professionals.
* Competitive compensation package (rate to be confirmed).
* Valuable experience within a complex, fast-paced construction environment.