About the role
You will lead Health, Safety, and Environment strategy across Hextal's Iberian operations, covering Spain and Portugal. With responsibility for 4,200 field personnel and 34 active construction sites, you will set the safety culture, drive incident reduction programmes, and ensure compliance with national regulations and Hextal's group-wide HSE framework. You will report directly to the Managing Director, Iberia.
What we are looking for
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 15 years of HSE experience in construction, including 5 years at director level
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent European safety qualification
- Proven track record of driving safety culture change and incident reduction in large-scale construction operations
- Knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese occupational health and safety regulations
- Fluent Spanish and English; Portuguese highly desirable
Compensation and benefits
Salary
Competitive and market-aligned, benchmarked annually against European infrastructure peers.
Pension
10% employer contribution from day one. Employee contributions are voluntary.
Holiday
28 days annual leave plus public holidays. Additional days accrue with tenure.
Professional development
EUR 5,000 annual budget for courses, conferences, and professional certifications.
Relocation
Full relocation support for cross-border moves, including visa assistance and housing allowance.
Sabbatical
Paid sabbatical of up to three months available after ten years of continuous service.
Application process
Submit CV and cover letter
Upload your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why this role interests you and what you would bring to Hextal.
Technical interview
A 60-minute conversation with the hiring manager and a technical specialist, focused on your experience and approach to engineering challenges.
Site visit
An invitation to visit one of our active project sites to meet the team, see the work in progress, and assess whether Hextal is the right fit for you.
Offer
Successful candidates receive a formal offer within five working days of the final interview.
Hextal Group N.V. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or age. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.