Job description
Reporting to the HSQE Manager, the HSE Intern supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Quality and Environment (HSQE) systems across Nadara's operational sites. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in environmental management, sustainability initiatives, and safety compliance, while contributing to the company's operational excellence.
Key responsibilities and Authorities
- Assist in drafting and implementing HSE policies, procedures, objectives, and KPIs.
- Maintain and improve environmental procedures, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to align HSE requirements.
- Support the design and delivery of HSE training programs and awareness campaigns.
- Monitor contractor activities to ensure legal and company-specific HSE compliance.
- Help manage digital tools for audits, inspections, incident reporting, and HSE data analysis.
- Participate in internal and external audits of HSEQ systems.
- Identify hazards, assess risks, and support emergency planning and drills.
- Contribute to preventive and corrective action plans, especially for assets environmental impact.
Health & Safety, Quality and Environment (HSQE) Key responsibilities and Authorities
This document must be read in combination with the HSQE Management System Manual, available on Nadara Intranet, which outlines the mandatory HSQE responsibilities and authorities related to this role.
Competences, Behaviours, Skills, Qualification and Travel requirements
Technical and cross Competences (Optional)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proficient in Office 365 and digital collaboration tool
Managerial skills and behaviours (Optional)
- Dynamic, proactive, and highly organized.
- Passionate about environmental sustainability and safety.
Education and Qualifications
- University degree
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 Management Systems
- Additional HSQE trainings completed as part of Nadara's HSQE training matrix
- English language is required
Travel Requirements (Optional)
- A valid driving license for light vehicles.
- Availability to travel as required.
Why join us?
- Be part of an international, fast-evolving environment in the renewable energy industry
- Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about their job
- Work in a collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking culture
Internship allowance: €1200 net per month + €7.63 daily meal vouchers per working day
Duration: 12 months
Location: Lisbon
Time Type: Full time
Worker Subtype: Intern (Fixed Term)
Pay & benefits
About this role
About Nadara
Company Overview
Nadara Limited, a private energy company
HeadquartersEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Founded2016
SizeApproximately 650 employees globally (source: pitchbook.com)
What They Do
Nadara is one of Europe’s largest independent power producers, operating more than 4 GW of installed renewable energy capacity across approximately 200 sites in Europe and the United States (source: company-information.service.gov.uk). The company’s core business focuses on generating electricity from diverse renewable sources including onshore and offshore wind, solar photovoltaic, biomass, waste-to-energy, and energy storage technologies (source: cumbriachamber.co.uk). Beyond generation, Nadara provides integrated energy services such as energy optimization, trading, and flexible solutions, positioning itself as an "IPP+" with a broader operating model than a standard independent power producer (source: nadara.com). The company operates across 10 countries with a major footprint in Europe and the US, emphasizing dependable renewable electricity supply, energy security, and asset optimization (source: ritzau.dk).
Projects & Track Record
Nadara’s portfolio includes around 200 renewable energy assets spanning wind, solar, biomass, and storage technologies across Europe and the United States, collectively delivering over 4.2 GW of installed capacity (source: ritzau.dk). The company’s operational scale is supported by in-house capabilities across development, construction, and operations, enabling it to manage a diverse and geographically dispersed asset base effectively (source: cumbriachamber.co.uk). Nadara also pursues innovative projects such as floating offshore wind developments through its dedicated offshore business line, Nadara | Offshore, which focuses on local supply-chain creation and expanding renewable capacity in emerging offshore wind markets (source: linkedin.com).
Recent Developments
In 2025, Nadara publicly unveiled its brand and long-term strategy, formally linking the company to the combination of Ventient Energy and Renantis, which formed the current platform (source: ritzau.dk). This announcement highlighted the company’s 4.2 GW of installed assets and approximately 200 renewable energy sites across Europe and the US. Nadara continues to expand its pipeline with projects in floating offshore wind, photovoltaic plants under construction, onshore wind, and battery storage, reinforcing its integrated approach to renewable energy generation and flexibility services (source: ritzau.dk). The company also emphasizes its strategy to build local supply chains and grow a skilled workforce in offshore wind through its offshore business line (source: linkedin.com).
Working There
Nadara offers a wide range of roles including operations, engineering, project development, offshore wind, energy trading, asset optimization, corporate functions, and sustainability-related positions aligned with its renewable energy portfolio (source: linkedin.com). The company’s offices in Edinburgh, London, Lisbon, New York, and Rennes serve as hiring hubs, reflecting its multinational footprint (source: linkedin.com). Nadara’s culture emphasizes impact, care, and connection, fostering community engagement, stewardship of natural resources, and collaboration across its diverse workforce (source: linkedin.com). The offshore business line particularly focuses on attracting and developing skilled talent and building local supply chains to support floating offshore wind projects (source: linkedin.com).
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