Project QHSE Lead

NES Fircroft; Vestfold; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Project QHSE Lead for a fixed-term contract in Bergen. The role focuses on promoting the One Management System and integrating QHSE into all project activities to drive a strong safety and quality culture.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain QHSE plans, coordinate inspections, monitor mechanical completion readiness, and lead audits with timely closure of findings. Excellent English skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, HSE, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–8 years of QHSE experience in Oil & Gas, offshore, EPC/EPCI, or manufacturing.
• Experience supporting project execution, inspections, audits, non-conformance handling.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 management systems.
• Fluent in English with effective stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Promote awareness and implementation of the One Management System and project QHSE requirements.
• Drive a strong QHSE culture by integrating QHSE into project activities, meetings, and decisions.
• Develop, implement, maintain and communicate project QHSE plans and documentation.
• Coordinate quality inspections, third-party inspections, and supplier ITPs.
• Oversee Mechanical Completion readiness, punch list and handover readiness.
• Facilitate audits and timely closure of corrective actions.
• Manage non-conformances, deviations and concessions, ensuring resolution.
• Prepare and deliver project QHSE performance reports.
• Support, coach and train project personnel in QHSE processes and systems.

Skills

QHSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Audits & compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or HSE

Tools

ISO standards knowledge

Job description

Project QHSE Lead

Contract period: 05.10.2026 - 04.07.2027

Location: Bergen

Main tasks:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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
• 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 analyticand 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

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.