Regional HSE Leader – Europe

Position: Regional HSE Leader – Central Europe
Building a sustainable future, together.  At WSP, we design the future of our communities. As one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, we bring together expertise across transport and infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment, water and advisory. Across Central Europe, we combine local knowledge with international reach to deliver projects that create a positive, lasting impact for clients, communities and the environment.
The opportunity  WSP Central Europe is seeking to enhance the expertise within our HSE community and we are currently looking for an Regional HSE Leader based in either Spain, Italy or France.
In this role, you will join a multidisciplinary team that embodies our company's core values: solidarity, a passion for large-scale and complex projects, and a spirit of innovation and conviviality.
The Regional HSE Leader will be responsible for developing and implementing the regional HSE strategy, ensuring alignment with global HSSEQ priorities and business objectives. The role will establish clear regional priorities, objectives, and performance measures to drive continuous improvement and strengthen HSE performance across Central Europe.
Working closely with senior leaders and operational teams, the successful candidate will influence strategic and operational decision‑making by ensuring HSE considerations are embedded into business planning, project delivery, and day‑to‑day operations. A key focus will be promoting a proactive culture where safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible outcomes are recognised as fundamental to business success.
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Key Responsibilities  HSE Culture and Leadership   The role will lead the continued development of a strong and consistent HSE culture across the region, ensuring that HSE is integrated into all aspects of project delivery and operational activity. The successful candidate will strengthen leadership engagement, accountability, and ownership of HSE performance by encouraging leaders and teams to actively manage risks and learn from experience.
A key responsibility will be creating an environment where identifying hazards, speaking up, sharing lessons learned, and driving continuous improvement are embedded behaviours throughout the organisation.
Regional Governance and Oversight   The Regional HSE Leader will provide strategic oversight of HSE performance across Central European countries, ensuring consistent implementation of global HSE frameworks, management systems, standards, and critical risk controls. Through effective governance, performance monitoring, and analysis of trends, the role will identify improvement opportunities and support initiatives that enhance overall HSE maturity.
The role will also provide leadership and support in relation to incident reporting, investigations, learning processes, and the effective management of corrective and preventative actions.
Multi-Country Regulatory Leadership   Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the role will ensure compliance with applicable HSE legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. The successful candidate will support country teams in understanding and implementing local requirements while maintaining alignment with global expectations.
The role will monitor emerging legislative developments, assess their impact on regional operations, and support engagement with regulatory authorities and significant enforcement matters where required.
Leadership of the Regional HSE Network   The Regional HSE Leader will provide leadership and direction to a distributed network of HSE professionals across Central Europe. Through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing, the role will build…