The Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) MED

**Senior Management | Full-Time | Quality, Health, Safety and Environment**

The role is accountable for improving safety outcomes across all activities in the region, including construction, service operations, warehousing, office locations, and contractor-managed activities. The Head of HSE partners closely with the Regional President, Head of P&C and regional leadership team to ensure HSE is embedded in decision-making, operational execution, workforce planning, contractor management, and business performance.

The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) function for MED is responsible for deploying the regional HSE strategy and building a culture where safety is a business priority and a key enabler of operational performance.

Supporting all activities across the region, including construction, service operations, warehousing, office locations, and contractor managed activities, the function is focused on continuously improving safety outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.

Working closely with the Regional President, Head of P&C, and the Regional Leadership Team, the HSE function helps integrate safety into decision making, daily operations, workforce planning, contractor oversight, and overall business results, supporting a safe, sustainable, and effective organisation.

Responsibilities

• Guide the regional HSE agenda by prioritizing the reduction of serious injuries and fatalities, stopping repeat incidents, building field leadership, and maintaining regulatory compliance in support of sustainable business growth.
• Act as both a strategic advisor and operational leader, driving accountability for safety and building HSE capability across the organisation.
• Develop and execute the regional HSE strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and regional business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Regional President, Head of P&C, and Regional Leadership Team on all HSE-related matters.
• Translate global HSE priorities into practical, effective regional initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.
• Advance continuous improvement in HSE performance through data-driven insights, targeted interventions, and disciplined execution.
• Ensure HSE considerations are fully integrated into business planning, operational reviews, workforce management, and strategic decision-making processes.
• Encourage a proactive safety culture by building engagement, ownership, and accountability at every level of the organization.
• Monitor and evaluate HSE performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve safety outcomes across the region.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related discipline
• Relevant professional HSE qualifications and certifications

Competencies

• Significant senior leadership experience in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) within industrial, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, construction, utilities, or other high-risk industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, geographically dispersed teams across multiple locations and operational environments.
• Experience delivering measurable and sustainable improvements in safety performance.
• Extensive experience managing contractor, subcontractor, and outsourced workforce safety programmes.
• Skilled at collaborating with executive leaders, supporting strategic decision-making, and advancing organizational change.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and engagement at all levels of the organization.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to oversee Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) across a region that is vital to Vestas’ continued growth and achievement. As a highly visible leadership role, you will help shape business strategy, operational performance, and the development of a safety culture. You will play a key part in shaping the future of the business while contributing to the safety, health and wellbeing of thousands of employees and contractors across the region.

Additional Information

By joining Vestas, you will become part of the global People and Culture team. This position can be based out of our office in Madrid, Spain.  Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV as soon as possible, but no later than 26th September 2026. For any additional information, please reach out to Vips Patel, Vippa@vestas.com

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

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