We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HSEQ professional to join our team. The WPO Group is a privately owned provider of expert services including technical and commercial asset management services to our renewable energy clients. WPO currently operates across 14 European countries through 48 offices or service points, windfarms, solar and BESS sites.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive HSEQ Manager to join our European team in a fully remote position. This role will primarily support operations across Spain, while also providing guidance and operational support to teams based in the UK, Ireland, and Germany. Whilst this position will be based from home, the role involves travel to WPO operational sites (up to 25%) and working closely with WPO operational teams to promote a strong HSEQ culture across multiple countries while ensuring the effective continuous improvement of WPO’s Integrated Management System (IMS).
Key Responsibilities
* Support HSEQ activities for operations across Spain
* Support operational teams in the UK, Ireland, and Germany when required
* Maintain and monitor the WPO’s HSEQ integrated management system
* Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards
* Ensure compliance with local and European HSEQ regulations and standards
* Conduct regular HSEQ audits and inspections across our renewables’ assets
* Coordinate the compilation of HSEQ audits’ findings in our tracker tool and ensure timely closure
* Participate in HSEQ events reporting, investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning
* Review and update risk assessments
* Organise and document regular HSEQ meetings with contractors (O&Ms…).
* Source training, according to the Group Training Matrix, as and when required ensuring compliance to European standards where applicable
* Maintain PPE register ensuring compliance with deadlines (statutory inspections), competitive pricing and ‘fit for purpose’ requirements
* Assist operational teams with HSEQ queries (emergency response, induction….)
* Promote a proactive and positive safety culture across all regions
Your Profile
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar HSEQ role, ideally in the renewables sector
* Experience supporting multi-site or multi-country operations
* Strong knowledge of Spanish HSEQ legislation and European standards
* Practical experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and audits
* Good IT skills, particularly MS Word & Excel and Office 365 Tools
* Demonstrable organisational skills are essential
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal format to clients, staff and third parties alike
* Capable of working under your own initiatives and to targets
* Ability to work independently and travel regularly to remote sites
* Practical, hands-on approach with strong interpersonal skills
* Fluent in English (written and spoken)
* Spanish language skills are highly desirable
* Valid driving license required
What We Offer
* A hybrid role combining home office and field-based activities.
* 28 days’ paid vacation annually, plus bank holidays.
* Professional growth in a purpose-driven, European renewable energy company.