QHSE Engineer

For one of our key clients in Tuscany, Italy we are seeking local QHSE Engineers for a long term 3 year freelance contract, 8 hours a day and 5 days a week, full time on site.

If you have the required experience and are eligible to work in Italy please apply.

Position: QHSE Engineer – Infrastructure/Civil Projects

Location: Livorno, Italy (PIATTAFORMA EUROPA Project)

As a QHSE Engineer , you will be actively involved in major infrastructure and civil engineering works. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of all QHSE-related activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement on-site.

A joint venture of local and international partners is executing a major port expansion project in Livorno, Italy , which includes:

• Dredging of 14.5 million m³ to deepen access channels to -17 m and basins to -16 m
• Construction of two new breakwaters and relocation of the existing Meloria breakwater
• Development of 3 km of new quay walls and two state-of-the-art port terminals
• Land reclamation using dredged material to add 2 million m² to the port area
• Enhanced intermodal connectivity integrating rail and road links to northern and central Italy

This project aims to double cargo capacity and position Livorno as a key logistics hub in the Mediterranean.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise teams on QHSE matters; conduct inductions, toolbox talks, and training sessions
• Perform audits and inspections to assess the effectiveness of QHSE systems
• Recommend and track improvements; ensure timely follow-up and implementation
• Conduct internal risk assessments and support the rollout of mitigation measures
• Maintain and enhance the existing QHSE management system
• Report critical QHSE issues and initiatives to the central QHSE department
• Support incident investigations by collecting documentation and tracking corrective actions and their effectiveness
• Stay updated on relevant national labour legislation and codes of practice

Technical Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of VCA standards
• In-depth understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001

Profile Requirements

• Pragmatic, proactive, and forward-thinking mindset
• Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Service-oriented and solutions-driven
• Analytical with a critical eye for detail
• Well-organized and accurate in work execution

Education & Certifications

• MSc in Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent through experience
• OR
• MSc in Safety Engineering with Prevention Advisor Level 1 certification

Mandatory Certifications:

• RSPP Modules A, B, B-bis, and C (Responsabile del Servizio di Prevenzione e Protezione)