HSE Manager

Job description / Role

• The position is responsible for implementation of best international practices of Health and Safety both in design and construction stages of the Project on the principle to achieve ‘Zero Harm’
• This position is also responsible for correct identification and recording of incidents and accidents on construction projects and implementation of lessons learned for continual improvement
• Draft or review any HSE related documents as required
• Attendance at relevant meetings
• Review and ensure that HSE principles are incorporated and applied
• Provide progress reports as and when required
• Identify, develop and promote Programme and project required HSE polices
• Preparation and implementation of HSE plans, policies and procedures
• To review and approve the Contractor’s and Supervision Consultant’s HSE staff, plans and procedures
• Carry out audits for ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and recommend the necessary corrective actions and measures
• Advise, guide and support managers in the implementation of Health & Safety practices both on site and within the office environment
• Ensure that appropriate Health and Safety training is delivered
• To work with the supervision consultants and contractors to ensure they are continually improving their QHSE approach and systems on projects to reduce accidents
• To work with other departments and the government in identifying and sharing best practice
• To establish and implement appropriate HSE measures that robustly collect accurate data on performance, and have targets and benchmarks where appropriate
• To foster a culture of continual improvement in the department and across the supply chain
• To identify, develop, and improve procedures and systems for the section and department
• To provide reports to the higher management pertaining to related to HSE aspects
• Undertake audits of the performance of the contractors on HSE and to collaborate with all relevant parties in improving safety
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation
• Analyze accidents and identify trends, vulnerabilities and liabilities that can be avoided by preventive techniques and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or relevant degree from a recognized university. Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Formal occupational health and safety qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH diploma as issued in the UK) or equivalent is preferable
• Minimum of 10 years post graduate experience with experience in major infrastructure projects or programmes; preference will be given to roads, aviation, structures or rail related experience
• Knowledge of HSE system standards, such as ISO, OHSAS, or similar
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken
• Experience of working in Qatar and / or the Gulf region
• Arabic language skills is preferable
• Driver’s License is a must

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.