Location HSE Manager – Fornebu

Dovre Solutions; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovre Solutions is seeking an HSSEQ Lead to develop and maintain project-specific health, safety, environment, quality plans and management systems for an international project in Norway. You will promote a proactive culture and ensure compliance across lifecycle activities.

The role requires strong experience in HSSEQ leadership, risk assessment, audits, and continuous improvement, with fluency in English as a working language.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of HSSE and Quality standards such as ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001.
• Strong understanding of drivers for HSSEQ performance and culture.
• Solid grasp of project management concepts including risk management.
• Proficient in English as a working language.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSSEQ plans and management systems aligned with requirements.
• Provide visible HSSEQ leadership and promote a proactive safety and quality culture.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, permits, standards, and contractual HSSEQ requirements.
• Lead risk identification, assessment, and mitigation for the project.
• Monitor HSSEQ performance via audits, inspections, KPI reporting, and reviews.
• Advise management on HSSEQ matters and support risk-reduction decisions.
• Lead incident reporting, root cause analysis, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate HSSEQ training and competency development for personnel.

Skills

HSSEQ & quality standards

Risk management

Project management

English language

Education

Higher education

Job description

Introduction
Location: Fornebu
Duration: 01.10.26 – 31.01.27
Dovre Solutions AS is a trusted global provider of high-value project management services. We have over 30 years of experience as a global provider of project professionals and engineers for large investment projects within our Project Personnel business area. As a leading provider of services to operating and engineering companies, we are committed to provide our clients with the best possible service. All our candidates go through an extensive selection process supported by ISO 9001. To secure the best match for a project, we take time to get to know the person behind the CV.

Function

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific HSSEQ plans, procedures, and management systems aligned with company requirements, client expectations, and applicable regulations and contractual requirements.
• Provide visible HSSEQ leadership and promote a proactive culture that prioritizes health, safety, security, environmental stewardship, and quality performance across all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, permits, standards, certifications, and contractual HSSEQ requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the identification, assessment, and management of project risks and opportunities through effective hazard analysis, risk assessments, and mitigation measures.
• Monitor HSSEQ performance through audits, inspections, observations, KPI reporting, and management reviews, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Advise project management and operational teams on HSSEQ matters and support decision-making to ensure risks are reduced to as low as reasonably practicable.
• Lead incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and lessons learned processes to prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement in the project.
• Manage emergency preparedness and response arrangements, ensuring adequate plans, training, and exercises are in place.
• Ensure environmental impacts are identified, controlled, and minimized, supporting project sustainability objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Support implementation of the Project Quality Plan and applicable project quality assurance and quality control requirements.
• Coordinate HSSEQ and quality follow-up of suppliers, subcontractors and construction activities based on project criticality, contractual requirements and defined surveillance levels.
• Review and follow up relevant supplier quality documentation, including Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspection and test records, NCRs and relevant manufacturing documentation.
• Coordinate supplier surveillance and inspection activities, including inspection notifications and third-party inspection resources where applicable.
• Coordinate HSSEQ training, competency development, and awareness programs for project personnel, contractors, and suppliers.
• Manage contractor and supplier HSSEQ performance, including prequalification, monitoring, audits, and performance reviews.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, regulatory authorities, contractors, and other key stakeholders regarding HSSEQ matters.
• Prepare and present HSSEQ reports, performance metrics, and improvement recommendations to project and senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure lessons learned are captured and integrated into project execution and future business activities.
• Support achievement of project objectives by balancing HSSEQ excellence with schedule, cost, quality, and operational requirements.
• Support relevant regulatory and conformity-assessment activities in coordination with the responsible Engineering, Quality and certification functions.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Thorough knowledge of HSSE and Quality standards, such as ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001
• Solid understanding of the drivers for HSSEQ performance and culture
• Understanding of Project Management, including risk management
• Well-versed with English as a working language

Qualifications/Experience Required

• More than 5+ years of relevant experience from industrial projects or other relevant areas
• Demonstrated experience from complex industrial projects involving supplier fabrication and/or construction activities.
• Experience with quality assurance, surveillance, and control
• LEAN experience and mindset are advantageous
• Practical experience with both HSE and Quality-related responsibilities.
• Experience with start-ups would be considered a plus

Educational Background Required

• Higher education (college/university). Relevant work experience may supersede educational requirements.

Personal Attributes Required

• Motivated, self-driven, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Having passion for climate change mitigation
• Strong team player, both in own and external organizations and network
• Solution and delivery oriented
• Comfortable operating in an international and multicultural work environment.
• Open, collaborative and willing to share knowledge

Offer

Dovre Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from anyone meeting the requirements for this position.

Information

For more information about the position above or working for Dovre Solutions, please contact:
Anne Siqveland
Key Account Manager
[e-mail]