Head of QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety and Environment)

Intero Integrity is a fast-growing global company offering inspection, industrial, and environmental services to the critical infrastructure sector. We support critical infrastructure to operate efficiently, manage risks, and reduce emissions. Safety is the foundation of every operation in the critical infrastructure. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety in all our operations, ensuring the well-being of our employees and customers. We develop our own high-tech equipment and software and use this technology to execute projects worldwide. We are ambitious to drive the highest quality standards and deliver consistent quality always and everywhere. Together, we get the job done and contribute to a safer and more sustainable world.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of QHSE to lead our Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment initiatives across our international organization. The successful candidate will elevate our QHSE function to the next level, ensuring the implementation of consistent QHSE standards and practices, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of safety and quality throughout the entire organization. This role will oversee QHSE activities in our three regions: Americas, Europe, and Middle East Asia, each managed by a local QHSE Officer with a dotted reporting line to the Head of QHSE.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global QHSE strategy.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to regional QHSE Officers, ensuring cohesive and effective QHSE management across regions.
• Foster a culture of safety, zero incidents, consistent quality, and environmental responsibility throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant QHSE regulations, standards, and best practices at global and regional levels.
• Conduct regular internal audits and inspections to ensure adherence to QHSE standards.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure QHSE performance across the organization.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation for internal and external QHSE audits.
• Identify and assess QHSE risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Own and manage the organization's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• Direct and own Quality and Safety Training programs for all employees.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate QHSE considerations into all business processes.

Required Experiences, Skills & Competencies

• Master's degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in safety and quality management within the infrastructure industry.
• Preferably at least 5 years in a global or regional role in a matrix organization.
• In-depth knowledge of international QHSE regulations and standards within the infrastructure sector.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Relevant certification in Continuous Improvement and Safety.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to partly work from home (max 2 days a week).
• Engaging company culture that encourages teamwork and rewards both team and individual achievement.
• Access to sport facilities in the Intero Gym or corporate fitness program and lease bike policy.