Senior SHES Manager
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About the Role
Blake Anderson Recruitment seeks an experienced Regional Safety, Health, Environmental & Security (SHES) Manager for a leading international contractor in Doha, Qatar.
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Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to project SHES teams across the region
- Drive the implementation of company SHES policies, standards, and best practices
- Promote a strong safety culture and behavioural safety programmes throughout all projects
- Support senior management in achieving operational and strategic SHES objectives
- Monitor SHES performance across multiple projects and corporate locations
- Review and approve project specific SHES plans, procedures, and supporting documentation
- Provide support during project mobilisation phases, ensuring effective SHES systems, resources, and training programmes are established
- Lead SHES resource planning and support the recruitment and development of project SHES personnel
- Lead investigations into Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) events and other significant incidents
- Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive action plans
- Build strong relationships with clients, project leadership teams, subcontractors, regulators, and external stakeholders
- Conduct SHES audits, inspections, and performance reviews across project sites
Requirements
- Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent professional qualification
- ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification
- Minimum 12 15 years' experience in SHES leadership roles within major construction, infrastructure, energy, industrial, or EPC projects
- Proven experience working with Tier 1 international contractors or major project organisations
- Strong background supporting large scale, high value capital projects
- Demonstrated experience leading regional or multi project SHES functions
- Previous experience in the Middle East and GCC region is highly desirable
- TapRoot, ICAM, Apollo Root Cause Analysis, or equivalent investigation certification preferred
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Overview
- My client a leading international contractor is seeking an experienced Regional Safety, Health, Environmental & Security (SHES) Manager to provide strategic leadership, governance, and operational oversight across a portfolio of major projects within the region.
- This senior leadership role is responsible for driving SHES excellence, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations, while fostering a proactive safety culture across multiple project sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to project SHES teams across the region.
- Drive the implementation of company SHES policies, standards, and best practices.
- Promote a strong safety culture and behavioural safety programmes throughout all projects.
- Support senior management in achieving operational and strategic SHES objectives.
- Ensure alignment between corporate SHES requirements, client expectations, and local regulatory requirements.
- Monitor SHES performance across multiple projects and corporate locations.
- Review and approve project specific SHES plans, procedures, and supporting documentation.
- Provide support during project mobilisation phases, ensuring effective SHES systems, resources, and training programmes are established.
- Lead SHES resource planning and support the recruitment and development of project SHES personnel.
- Monitor implementation of risk mitigation measures and verify compliance with management system requirements.
- Lead investigations into Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) events and other significant incidents.
- Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent professional qualification.
- ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification.
- TapRoot, ICAM, Apollo Root Cause Analysis, or equivalent investigation certification preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 12 15 years' experience in SHES leadership roles within major construction, infrastructure, energy, industrial, or EPC projects.
- Proven experience working with Tier 1 international contractors or major project organisations.
- Strong background supporting large scale, high value capital projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading regional or multi project SHES functions.
- Previous experience in the Middle East and GCC region is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with clients, regulators, contractors, and senior executives.
- Strong understanding of international SHES management systems and industry best practices.
- Excellent incident investigation, risk management, and problem solving capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and complex organisational structures.
- Strong planning, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital reporting systems.
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