Hse Manager

HSE manager– Spain (Health, Safety, Environment & Security)

Location : Navalmoral de la Mata, Cáceres (Extremadura), Spain

Company Overview

AESC is a global leader in lithium‐ion and LFP battery technology, with a fast-growing footprint across Japan, the UK, France, China, and the USA—soon expanding in Spain with a €1‐billion gigafactory in Extremadura to open by 2026 and create up to 900 direct jobs in phase one. The Spanish facility is designed as the first net‐zero industrial park gigafactory in the country, aligning with AESC’s mission to pioneer sustainable battery manufacturing.

Role Purpose

The HSE manager – Spain will establish and lead a world‐class HSE function to support both existing operations and the new battery gigafactory in Navalmoral de la Mata. You will ensure legal compliance, promote a zero‐incident safety culture, anticipate and mitigate risks, and advance environmental stewardship across all Spanish operations. This is a hands‐on country lead role embedded in a high‐growth, high‐risk environment.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Strategy & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain an EHSS programme tailored to Spanish / EU legislation, ISO 45001 (OH&S), ISO 14001 (environment), and local NEC safety codes
• Monitor national health, safety, environmental, and security laws 、update internal policies accordingly and lead the EHS relevant permits application process ,to make sure all activities related to company can fully meet local and EU regulation.
• Cooperate with HSE global team ,implementing all AESC internal policy in Spain project.

Risk Management & Incident Response

Training & Cultural Development

Environmental & Sustainability Leadership

Security & Regulatory Interface

Team Leadership & Reporting

Required Experience & Expertise

familiarity with process safety, ATEX, machine safety, and contractor compliance is essential