Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Overview

Environment, Health and Safety Manager Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Demoura Lawson Consulting

Title: Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Company: Demoura Lawson Consulting

Location: Doha, Qatar

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.

RequirementsEssential

• 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:

1. First-stage interview with the company’s technical leadership team.
2. 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.

If you are an accomplished HSE professional with a passion for operational excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement, we invite you to apply for this exceptional opportunity in Qatar.