EHS Manager – Italy

Role Overview

A leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Regional EHS Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight of Environmental, Health & Safety performance across multiple projects in Italy.

This is a senior regional position, responsible for supporting project and operational teams, maintaining high standards of EHS compliance, and driving a strong and proactive safety culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide strategic EHS leadership and support across multiple projects throughout Italy.
- Lead and support regional EHS teams, ensuring consistent standards and best practice.
- Monitor EHS performance, including KPIs, audits, incidents, inspections and compliance.
- Ensure effective implementation of the company’s EHS Management System across all projects.
- Lead serious incident investigations and oversee corrective and preventative actions.
- Carry out regional audits and inspections, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Provide expert EHS guidance to operational leadership, project teams, clients and contractors.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations.
- Develop and deliver EHS initiatives, training programmes and safety improvement strategies.
- Support tenders, client engagements and prequalification activities from an EHS perspective.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients and other key stakeholders when required.
- Promote a positive,



proactive safety culture and ensure EHS remains embedded within day-to-day project delivery.

Requirements

- Degree or Diploma (Level 8 or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
- 10+ years’ experience within EHS, ideally gained across construction, engineering, electrical, mechanical or other technically complex environments.
- Previous experience in a senior EHS leadership position, with responsibility for multiple projects, sites or locations.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Construction Regulations and CDM requirements.
- Proven experience managing audits, incident investigations and EHS management systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management and report-writing skills.
- Professional EHS membership such as IOSH, or equivalent, would be advantageous.
- Ability to influence, coach and engage effectively with people at all levels of an organisation.
- Willingness to travel across Italy as required.

What’s on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS professional to take ownership of regional EHS performance within a well-established international business, working across a diverse portfolio of major projects and engaging with senior operational stakeholders.

The role offers significant scope to influence EHS strategy, drive continuous improvement and make a tangible impact across multiple projects throughout Italy.

Accommodation and flights covered - rotation to be agreed with site

📌 Environment, Health and Safety Manager (Lombardia)
🏢 Kenton Black
📍 Lombardia