Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Health, Safety & Environment Manager (HSEM) Operations & Maintenance of Sewage Treatment Plants

Location:

Qatar

Employment Type:

Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment Manager (HSEM) to lead the HSE function for a major government Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contract covering sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater networks, and associated infrastructure across Qatar. This is a senior leadership position responsible for managing a large HSE team, driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture across a workforce of more than 1,000 employees operating at multiple sites.

• Lead and manage the HSE department across multiple operational sites, workshops, and field teams.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Occupational Health & Safety Management System (ISO 45001) and environmental management processes.
• Ensure compliance with client, contractual, statutory, and international HSE requirements.
• Oversee risk assessments and ensure effective implementation of control measures across all operational activities.
• Provide HSE leadership for sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater networks, workshops, and related facilities.
• Manage high-risk activities including:
  • Confined Space Entry Permit-to-Work Systems
  • Hazardous Gases
  • Chemical Handling & Storage
  • Electrical Isolation (LOTO)
  • Hot Work
  • Working at Height
  • Lifting Operations
  • Sludge Handling
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct audits, inspections, compliance monitoring, and performance reviews across all operational locations.
• Develop and deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, emergency response exercises, and safety awareness campaigns.
• Monitor environmental performance including waste management, spill prevention, chemical controls, and wastewater-related environmental compliance.
• Oversee security risk management, site protection measures, and emergency preparedness.
• Prepare management reports, KPIs, audit reports, HSE statistics, and client presentations.

Essential Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or another relevant technical discipline.

Minimum 20 years of professional experience.

At least 10 years' experience in a senior HSE management role within:

• Wastewater Treatment
• Sewage Treatment Plants
• Utilities
• Water Infrastructure
• Operations & Maintenance

Demonstrated experience managing large, multi-site HSE teams.

Strong knowledge of:

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Permit-to-Work Systems Risk Assessment Incident Investigation Emergency Response Contractor HSE Management

Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

• NEBOSH Diploma or Certificate
• IOSH Managing Safely or Graduate/Chartered Membership
• OSHA Certification
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
• Other internationally recognized HSE qualifications

The successful candidate will be:

• A proven HSE leader capable of driving a strong safety culture.
• Experienced in managing complex operational risks within wastewater infrastructure.
• Confident working directly with government clients and regulatory authorities.
• Able to manage multiple operational sites while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and security performance.
• Comfortable making critical decisions in fast-paced operational environments.

• Shortlisted candidates will complete:
  • First-stage interview with the company's technical leadership team.
  • Final interview with the government client.

Applications will only be considered from candidates who:

Hold the required Bachelor's Degree. Have substantial HSE management experience within wastewater, sewage treatment, utilities, or O&M operations. Meet the minimum experience requirements outlined above.