HSE Manager - Doha, Qatar

SAUR; Doha; On-site; QAR 220,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

SAUR is seeking an HSE Manager for Doha, Qatar. You will establish, lead and continuously improve the HSE function across O&M activities, sites and projects, ensuring regulatory, client and ISO 45001/14001 compliance while managing risks and promoting a Zero Incident Culture.

The role demands strategic HSE leadership, strong contractor management, incident investigation and emergency preparedness across multiple operations in Doha. Fluent English and senior leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent preferred; ISO 45001/14001 auditing training advantageous.
• Minimum 20 years of overall experience in HSE leadership.
• Water/wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, industrial, construction or O&M experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve HSE policies and KPIs.
• Oversee HSE management across sites and projects.
• Provide strategic HSE advice to management.
• Ensure ISO 45001/14001 compliance and incident investigations.
• Promote zero incident culture and contractor compliance.
• Manage emergency preparedness and external audits.

Skills

HSE leadership

Risk management

Incident investigation

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

MS Office

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Environmental Health

NEBOSH IGC or equivalent

ISO 45001/14001 auditing training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As a pure player in water and essential services, Saur works to protect the environment in the heart of the territories it serves.

Saur has always acted to offer the same quality of service to small towns as to large cities, guided by its mission: to restore to water the value it deserves.

At a time when the challenges of the ecological transition are central to the problems faced by society worldwide, Saur is reasserting its commitments to take action, advocating and rallying all stakeholders to ensure a safer world for future generations.

Further details on our website: http://www.saur.com/

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.

Requirements

• 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.

SAUR is a company committed to diversity and equal opportunities. In this way, the selection process ensures that all candidates have an equal opportunity to apply without distinction as to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law