Health, Safety & Environment Manager (HSEM) Operations & Maintenance of Sewage Treatment Plants Location: Qatar
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity 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.
Key Responsibilities As the Health, Safety & Environment Manager, you will:
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.
Requirements
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.
Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications such as:
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
Regional GCC experience within utility or wastewater O&M projects will be highly advantageous.
What We're Looking For 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.
Recruitment Process Shortlisted candidates will complete:
First-stage interview with the company's technical leadership team.
Final interview with the government client.
Important Screening Criteria 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.