HSE Manager

Tanqeeb; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb seeks an experienced HSE Manager in Doha, Qatar to establish and lead the HSE function across O&M sites and projects. The role ensures ISO 45001/14001 compliance, manages health and environmental risks and drives a Zero Incident culture.

The successful candidate will develop HSE policies, oversee contractor compliance, and coordinate with management, operations, and regulatory authorities for continual HSE improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or OH&S required.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent preferred; ISO 45001/14001 auditing advantageous.
• Minimum 20 years total experience, with at least 10 in HSE leadership.
• Experience in water/wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, industrial, construction or O&M tasks.

Responsibilities

• HSE Leadership & Management System: develop, implement and improve policies, plans, KPIs and programs.
• Lead HSE Management System across O&M sites, maintain controlled documentation, drive corrective actions.
• Provide strategic HSE advice to senior management and promote a Zero Incident Culture.
• Risk management and site safety: conduct risk assessments, JSAs, method statements and environmental risk reviews.
• Coordinate incident and emergency management, investigations and lessons learned.
• Oversee environmental & occupational health: waste, emissions, permits, monitoring and response.
• Contractor training & compliance: manage qualifications, audits, inspections and performance.
• Stakeholder coordination with Operations, Projects, HR, QA/QC, clients and authorities.

Skills

HSE management systems

Risk management

Incident investigation

Auditing

Environmental compliance

Contractor compliance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, OH&S

Job description

We are currently looking for an HSE Manager for Doha, Qatar.

Mission: Reporting to the Framework Manager , the HSE Manager will be responsible for establishing, leading and continuously improving the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) function across PFC O&M activities, operational sites, facilities and projects. The role will ensure legal, regulatory, client, contractual and ISO 45001/ISO 14001 compliance , while proactively managing operational and environmental risks, strengthening occupational health and safety performance, ensuring effective incident and emergency management, and driving contractor compliance and HSE performance. The HSE Manager will promote a strong Zero Incident Culture , provide strategic HSE leadership to management and operational teams, and ensure continual improvement of HSE standards and performance throughout the operational phase.

Responsibilities :

• HSE Leadership & Management System
• Develop, implement and continuously improve HSE policies, procedures, plans, objectives, KPIs and programs in line with company, client, contractual, legal and applicable ISO requirements.
• Lead the HSE Management System across O&M sites and projects, maintain controlled HSE documentation and ensure corrective/preventive actions are implemented.
• Provide strategic and operational HSE advice to the Framework Manager (Deputy GM) and senior management and promote visible leadership and a Zero Incident Culture.
• Spearhead the development of project safety culture
• Risk Management & Site Safety
• Establish HSE risk management processes and ensure risk assessments, JSA/JHA/AHA, method statements and environmental risk assessments are completed and reviewed.
• Monitor high-risk activities including PTW, LOTO, confined spaces, work at height, lifting, electrical work, hot work, excavation and chemical handling.
• Conduct site inspections, safety walks, audits and compliance checks; identify unsafe acts/conditions and ensure timely corrective action.
• Incident & Emergency Management
• Lead serious/high-potential accident, incident, near-miss and environmental investigations; ensure root-cause analysis, reporting, corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans, coordinate drills/exercises and ensure emergency resources and arrangements remain effective.
• Environmental & Occupational Health
• Lead environmental management for O&M and projects, including waste, chemicals, spills, sludge, wastewater, emissions, noise, permits, monitoring and environmental incident response.
• Identify and control occupational health risks including chemical/biological exposure, noise, ergonomics, heat stress, dust and workplace hygiene.
• Contractors, Training & Compliance
• Manage contractor/subcontractor HSE requirements, prequalification, HSE plan reviews, audits, inspections, performance monitoring and close-out of deficiencies.
• Develop HSE induction, training, competency, toolbox talk, awareness and safety campaign programs based on risk and operational requirements.
• Maintain legal/regulatory compliance registers and coordinate client, Ashghal, regulatory, certification and external audits; ensure findings are closed.
• Performance, Reporting & Improvement
• Monitor leading/lagging HSE KPIs, incidents, inspections, audits, training, corrective actions, environmental performance and trends.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, client and management HSE reports and recommend actions to improve performance, compliance and risk control.
• Promote PDCA, benchmarking, lessons learned, good practices and continual improvement of HSE processes.
• Manage ISO 45001 and 14001 Audit Program
• Team & Stakeholder Management
• Lead, manage, coach and develop Safety Officers/Engineers, Environmental Engineers, HSE Coordinators and other HSE personnel; allocate responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Engineering, Asset Management, Procurement, HR, QA/QC, clients, contractors and authorities.
• Interact regularly with Ashghal engineers on HSE matters, including meetings, correspondence, proposals, documentation and performance indicators.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent preferred; ISO 45001/14001 auditing or equivalent training advantageous.
• Minimum Experience: Minimum 20 years overall experience, including at least 10 years in HSE management/senior HSE leadership.
• Water/wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, industrial, construction or O&M experience preferred.
• Job-Specific Skills: Strong HSE management systems, risk management, incident investigation, auditing, environmental, contractor and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001/14001; strong leadership, communication, analytical, planning and decision-making skills.
• HSE reporting systems and MS Office proficiency; fluent English written and spoken.
• Ability to Lead HSE teams, investigations, audits, risk reviews, emergency exercises and improvement initiatives.
• Work effectively with client representatives, management, operations, contractors and regulatory stakeholders.