Project QHSE Lead

Folk AS; Bergen; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunities

Career development

Competitive terms

Job summary

Folk AS in Norway seeks a Project QHSE Lead to ensure quality, health, safety and environmental management across project execution, coordinating with teams, suppliers and stakeholders.

The role drives a proactive QHSE culture, develops plans and documentation, and supports audits, non-conformances and reporting, with strong leadership and communication. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of QHSE experience in Oil & Gas or EPC and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of QHSE experience in Oil & Gas, Subsea, Offshore, EPC/EPCI or manufacturing industries.
• Experience supporting project execution, supplier quality, inspections, audits, non-conformance management and mechanical completion activities.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote awareness and implementation of the One Management System and project QHSE requirements across the project team.
• Drive a strong QHSE culture by integrating QHSE considerations into project activities, meetings, and decision-making processes.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and communicate project QHSE plans and documentation in accordance with contractual, project-specific, and company requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor quality inspection activities, third-party inspections, supplier ITP, and related reporting.
• Coordinate and monitor Mechanical Completion readiness activities, including scope preparation, status reporting, and punch list management, ensuring project requirements are met prior to handover.
• Facilitate audits, reviews, ensuring timely closure of findings and corrective actions.
• Manage non-conformances, deviations, and concessions, ensuring effective resolution and close-out.
• Prepare and deliver project QHSE performance reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support, coach, and train project personnel in QHSE processes, tools, and systems

Skills

QHSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or HSE

Tools

MS 365

QMS software

Job description

On behalf of our customer, we are seeking a Project QHSE Lead!

The Project QHSE Lead is responsible for ensuring effective implementation of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental management requirements throughout project execution. The role shall ensure compliance with contractual requirements, applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and the One Management System while driving a proactive quality and safety culture across project teams, suppliers and stakeholders.

Tasks/responsibilities:

• Promote awareness and implementation of the One Management System and project QHSE requirements across the project team.


• Drive a strong QHSE culture by integrating QHSE considerations into project activities, meetings, and decision-making processes.


• Develop, implement, maintain, and communicate project QHSE plans and documentation in accordance with contractual, project-specific, and company requirements.


• Coordinate and monitor quality inspection activities, third-party inspections, supplier ITP, and related reporting.


• Coordinate and monitor Mechanical Completion readiness activities, including scope preparation, status reporting, and punch list management, ensuring project requirements are met prior to handover.


• Facilitate audits, reviews, ensuring timely closure of findings and corrective actions.


• Manage non-conformances, deviations, and concessions, ensuring effective resolution and close-out.


• Prepare and deliver project QHSE performance reports to internal and external stakeholders.


• Support, coach, and train project personnel in QHSE processes, tools, and systems

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE),


• Industrial Management, or related technical discipline


• Minimum 5–8 years of QHSE experience within Oil & Gas, Subsea, Offshore, EPC/EPCI or manufacturing industries


• Experience supporting project execution, supplier quality, inspections, audits, non-conformance management and mechanical completion activities


• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems


• Extensive experience in a QHSE position can compensate the lack of education

You are

• Strong safety and quality leadership mindset


• Good communication and stakeholder management skills


• Team player with ability to influence multidisciplinary teams


• Structured, proactive and results-oriented


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities


• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital quality management systems


• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

Folk can offer:

• Good long-term opportunities with our clients


• Individual and adapted follow-up while on assignment


• Good career development opportunities in an interesting and innovative sector


• Competitive terms and conditions

Social events and pleasant tokens of appreciation throughout the year

We see possibilities in your competence!

In Folk, we work in accordance with our values: ethical, personal, enthusiastic and flexible.