HSQE Specialist
Posted 7 May 2026
Advertised as “HSQE Specialist / Especialista em HSQE (all genders)”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyHealth, Safety, Quality, and Environment Management, Occupational Health and Safety (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Q ENERGY is Europe’s 360° green energy company. Together with our more than 500 employees we develop, build, and manage renewable energy assets across the entire value chain of large-scale renewable energy projects – from solar, to onshore wind and offshore wind, to energy storage and hybrid power plants. With a pipeline of more than 16 GW we are among the leading renewable energy companies in Europe. We are always on the lookout for people who want to work with us to empower a sustainable world with green energy.
Join our team as an HSQE Specialist / Técnico Superior de Segurança no Trabalho and support Q Energy’s growing construction and operational activities in Portugal, including PV plants, wind farms, battery storage, and other renewable energy projects.
The role within the QHSE Iberia team provides HSQE support both on‑site and at the Lisbon or Porto office, covering compliance with legal and corporate requirements, risk management, internal audits and site inspections, internal trainings, and the implementation of QHSE management system standards.
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Your responsibilities:
- Lead HQSE activities across the construction and delivery of PV projects in Portugal, ensuring compliance with Group standards and local regulations
- Act as the onsite HQSE expert, working closely with EPC teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
- Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments, and follow-up actions to identify and mitigate HQSE risks
- Support the implementation of HQSE procedures, processes, and tools throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate incident and near-miss reporting, investigations, non-conformities, and corrective actions
- Oversee key HQSE activities, including training, medical examinations, PPE, waste management, and environmental compliance
- Drive continuous improvement and contractor performance, sharing best practices and lessons learned across projects; support external audits and certifications when required
- Ensure compliance with applicable Portuguese HSE legislation across Porto and Lisbon offices and projects
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in HSQE Management or related degree, such as TSST certification (Técnico Superior de Segurança de Trabalho)
- At least 5 years of professional experience in the energy, construction or industry sectors
- Knowledge in having participated in setting up the processes for obtaining ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 is a plus