Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

HSE Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBudapest, HungaryNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A relevant technical degree is required, along with fire safety officer and occupational health and safety technician qualifications.
At least 4–5 years of experience in a similar position is required.
Knowledge of environmental records and declarations, with experience in this field, is required.
Written and spoken English proficiency is required.
Computer literacy at user level is required.
A category B driving license is required.

Responsibilities

Operate and manage the HSE and business-continuity management system.
Implement and maintain SGS global HSE and Operational Integrity requirements at country level.
Develop and maintain local HSE policies, procedures, and instructions.
Monitor HSE performance, conduct occasional site inspections, and define and report key performance indicators.
Support management in setting HSE objectives and integrating them into operations.
Ensure legal and SGS compliance.
Monitor and implement relevant Hungarian and European Union HSE legislation.
Ensure compliance with SGS Group Policies and HSE Policy requirements.
Liaise with authorities and coordinate audits and inspections.
Identify, assess, and manage workplace risks; develop and implement risk-mitigation measures.
Investigate accidents and incidents, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement preventive actions.
Develop and deliver HSE training programmes for employees and subcontractors.
Increase HSE awareness and develop a safety culture.
Ensure leadership engagement through activities such as safety walks and leadership visits.
Implement the SGS global Business Continuity framework locally.
Develop, maintain, and regularly review Business Continuity Plans.
Identify and classify critical processes and sites.
Establish and operate the crisis-management structure.
Coordinate response and recovery in the event of disruption.
Operate the internal HSE and business-continuity audit programme; coordinate SGS global audits and self-assessments.
Manage non-conformities and implement continuous-improvement actions.
Regularly report HSE and business-continuity performance to local and regional management.
Liaise with the global HSE and business-continuity organization and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate with other HSE professionals on task allocation and sharing responsibilities.
Professionally coordinate and manage HSE-related service contracts, including contract renewals.
Conduct audits within the Business Assurance division.
Liaise with clients and perform audit documentation tasks.
Liaise with SGS affiliates in connection with certification.
Perform other auditor-related tasks assigned by the Business Assurance Business Manager.
Process Global Technical Governance “Safe Talk” instructions and cascade them to relevant personnel.
Perform other H&S-related tasks assigned by the I&E Business Manager.
Perform other NR Business Unit tasks assigned by the NR Business Manager.

Job Description

Operation and management of the HSE/BC management system
Implementation and maintenance of SGS global HSE/Operational Integrity requirements at country level
Development and maintenance of local HSE policies, procedures and instructions
Continuous monitoring of HSE performance, occasional site inspections, definition and reporting of KPIs
Supporting management in setting HSE objectives and integrating them into operations
Ensuring legal and SGS compliance
Monitoring and implementing relevant Hungarian and EU HSE legislation
Ensuring compliance with SGS Group Policies and HSE Policy requirements
Liaising with authorities, coordinating audits and inspections
Identification, assessment and management of workplace risks
Development and implementation of risk mitigation measures
Investigation of accidents and incidents, root cause analysis and implementation of preventive actions
Development and delivery of HSE training programmes for all employees and subcontractors
Increasing HSE awareness and developing safety culture
Ensuring leadership engagement (e.g. safety walks, leadership visits)
Local implementation of SGS global Business Continuity framework
Development, maintenance and regular review of Business Continuity Plans (BCP)
Identification and classification of critical processes and sites
Establishment and operation of crisis management structure
Coordination of response and recovery in case of disruption
Operation of internal audit programme (HSE + BC)
Coordination of SGS global audits and self-assessments
Management of non-conformities and implementation of continuous improvement actions
Regular reporting of HSE and BC performance to local and regional management
Liaison with the global HSE/BC organization
Ensuring stakeholder communication (internal and external stakeholders)
Cooperating with other HSE professionals regarding proper task allocation and sharing of responsibilities
Professional coordination and management of service contracts related to HSE, including contract renewals
Conducting audits within Business Assurenace division.
Liaise with Clients and perform documentation tasks of audits.
Liaise with SGS affiliates in connection with certification.
Performing other kind of tasks in connection with Auditor activities defined by Business Assurance Business Manager.
Global Technical Governance „Safe Talk” instructions processing and cascade to all relevant personel
Performing other kind of tasks in connection with H&S activities defined by I&E Business Manager.
Performing other kind of tasks in connection with NR Business Unit activities defined by NR Business Manager.

Qualifications

Relevant technical degree, with fire safety officer and occupational health and safety technician qualifications
Minimum 4-5 years of experience in similar position.
Knowledge of environmental records and declarations, experience in this field.
English knowledge in written and spoken.
Computer literacy at user level
Driving license category B

Additional Information

Why SGS?

Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join Us: At SGS, we are dedicated to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 1878

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