Project Health Safety Environment Manager

Job Purpose:

To manage and lead the Health, Safety, and Environmental functions at the project/site level, ensuring full compliance with legal and client requirements while fostering a strong safety culture. The HSE Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of HSE programs and systems across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering or Science, from a recognized and reputed university.

Professional / Technical Certifications:

• Minimum (one of the following required):
• NEBOSH General Certificate (GC) or International General Certificate (IGC)
• Diploma in Safety / HSE
• Preferred/Additional Certifications:
• Lead Auditor Certification in ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 (or equivalent)
• Other HSE-related trainings/certifications (e.g., Incident Investigation, Fire Safety, First Aid)

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of professional HSE experience.
• At least 5 years in a managerial capacity within the Oil & Gas industry , with hands-on experience managing and implementing HSE systems and welfare standards.

Key Responsibilities:

HSE Management:

• Ensure effective implementation of project HSE Plan and Procedures based on the area of work and type of activity.
• Act as the site HSE representative and liaise with contractors for HSE-related site activities.
• Conduct and review risk assessments to identify site-specific hazards and risk levels.
• Develop and obtain approval for HSE project-specific plans, procedures, and safety equipment.
• Monitor compliance with HSE policies and OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) standards.
• Supervise and ensure workers are qualified, trained, and aware of job-related hazards.

Audits, Inspections & Investigations:

• Conduct internal and external safety audits and site inspections.
• Participate in incident/accident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Analyze incident trends and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain and report HSE performance indicators to senior management.

Coordination & Communication:

• Serve as the liaison between client representatives and internal teams on HSE matters.
• Organize and lead regular HSE meetings, safety campaigns, and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate with engineering, commercial, and operations teams on HSE compliance.
• Implement an effective HSE communication system across project teams.

Training & Development:

• Plan, organize, and deliver health and safety training programs for employees and subcontractors.
• Ensure awareness of site emergency procedures, PPE usage, and hazard reporting processes.

QA/QC Integration:

• Ensure HSE considerations are aligned with QA/QC policies and procedures.
• Support project QA/QC team to maintain integrated management system compliance.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven ability to lead teams of HSE Engineers, Senior HSE Officers, and Officers.
• Strong understanding of HSE Management Systems, risk management, and legal compliance.
• Competent in Permit to Work (PTW) systems, gas testing, H2S safety, and breathing apparatus use.
• Skilled in developing and implementing annual HSE plans and emergency response procedures.
• Experienced in incident reporting and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational abilities.

Preferred Industry Background:

• Oil & Gas (Onshore/Offshore)
• Petrochemical & Refinery Projects
• EPC Contracting