QHSE Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a QHSE Manager based in the Switzerland. Take on a strategic leadership role driving Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) excellence across Northern Europe within an international energy solutions environment. You will lead regional initiatives that strengthen safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve operational performance across multiple sites and countries. Working closely with operational leaders and cross-functional teams, you will translate business priorities into effective risk management and continuous improvement strategies. You will also play a key role in advancing sustainability objectives, including measuring and reducing carbon emissions. From major industrial projects to complex customer operations, your expertise will help protect people, the environment, and business continuity. This opportunity combines regional influence, international collaboration, and professional development within a dynamic, safety-focused organization. Accountabilities - Regional QHSE Strategy and Leadership - Lead the implementation and delivery of the regional QHSE strategy across Northern Continental Europe, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational priorities. - Partner with regional leadership teams to strengthen safety culture, promote accountability, and improve QHSE performance across multiple sites. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce risks, and reinforce consistent safety standards. - Influence stakeholders across a matrix organization to embed QHSE principles into everyday operations and decision-making. - Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance - Lead regional risk management activities, incident investigations, audits, assurance programs, and corrective action plans. - Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations across the region.

- Monitor QHSE performance, identify emerging risks, and implement preventive measures to minimize incidents and operational disruptions. - Promote consistent application of relevant management systems and standards, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. - Support operational teams in identifying hazards, strengthening controls, and maintaining safe working environments. - Environmental Sustainability and Performance - Lead regional environmental and sustainability initiatives in line with organizational commitments and business objectives. - Oversee the measurement, monitoring, reporting, and reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. - Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and integrate sustainable practices into operational processes. - Use QHSE data, reporting tools, and performance indicators to identify trends, measure progress, and guide improvement initiatives. - Project Support and Stakeholder Engagement - Provide expert QHSE guidance for major projects, customer engagements, tenders, and operational activities. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure QHSE risks and requirements are addressed throughout project planning and execution. - Support crisis management, emergency response planning, and business continuity activities. - Build trusted relationships with regional leaders, operational teams, customers, and other stakeholders to drive engagement and continuous improvement. Requirements: - Proven experience in an HSE or QHSE leadership role, preferably supporting multi-site operations across industrial, engineering, energy, manufacturing, or construction environments. - Strong understanding of regional health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance requirements, with the ability to translate regulations into practical operational measures.