Onshore HSE Advisor - Italy

RWE Renewables Italia S.r.l.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Health, Safety & Environment
Remuneration: 36,000 - 44,000 EUR

About the Role

As HSE Advisor, you will provide professional Health, Safety and Environmental support across RWE Renewables Italy, covering Development, Construction and Operations activities across onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage.

You will support compliance with Italian legislation and RWE internal HSE requirements, while helping to strengthen HSE performance and culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HSE advice and support to Development, Construction, Operations and support functions, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and RWE requirements.


• Carry out site inspections, safety walks, audits and compliance reviews across projects and operational assets, ensuring actions are identified and followed through.


• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Italian HSE Management System and monitor relevant HSE and Sustainability KPIs.


• Conduct and support risk assessments, incident investigations and root cause analyses, including liaison with relevant authorities where required.


• Provide HSE input into engineering, construction and modification activities, including requirements relating to temporary and mobile construction sites.


• Support emergency and crisis management activities and deliver HSE training and awareness initiatives where required.


• Work closely with local teams and the wider OPEA HSE organisation, acting as a point of contact or lead for specific HSE topics and projects.

Your Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Safety, Risk Management or a related discipline, or equivalent technical education combined with relevant HSE qualifications.


• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience, preferably within renewable energy, energy, construction or a comparable industrial environment.


• Good knowledge of Italian Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and experience with HSE Management Systems, ideally aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.


• ASPP, CSE and/or CSP qualifications would be an advantage.


• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.


• Good written and spoken English and confidence working in an international environment.


• Comfortable using digital tools, data analytics and AI-enabled productivity solutions.


• Medical fitness and ability to work at height, with the ability to complete GWO Basic Safety Training.


• Willingness to travel regularly within Italy and internationally.

Your benefits

We aim to make your time with us as rewarding as possible by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Alongside competitive pay and opportunities for growth, we care about your well-being and the balance between work and life. Our benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working, enabling a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration.


• Company pension scheme to help secure your future.


• Training and development opportunities to support your professional growth.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93693, application period: 14/10/2026
Any questions? Contact HR: Ivan Malcolm D'Silva, [email protected]

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is a leading player in the renewable energy sector with over 30 years of experience. We currently operate onshore wind farms, solar plants and battery storage systems with around 5 gigawatts of installed capacity in our core markets in Europe and Australia.

Supported by a workforce of around 2,000 employees, we continue to expand our renewable generation capacity in a value-accretive way. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle: we develop, plan, finance, build and operate our projects. With a strong project pipeline, we are working with communities to create a long-term value for everyone, today and for the future.