Senior HSEW Engineer

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a highly experienced Senior Safety Engineer (HSE) to ensure all construction activities on a Roads & Infrastructure Project comply with the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental protection. The ideal candidate will lead all HSE efforts on-site, provide proactive risk assessments, monitor contractor compliance, and contribute to a zero-incident work culture. This role requires a minimum of 15 years of professional experience, including at least 07 years in building projects safety supervision.

Your role

• Develop, implement, and monitor the HSE supervision plan and safety protocols for the project site.
• Oversee contractor safety compliance and conduct regular inspections, audits, and toolbox talks.
• Review and approve the contractor’s HSE plan, risk assessments, method statements, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain incident and near-miss records, lead investigations, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate safety induction training for site staff and visitors and ensure PPE compliance across the project.
• Monitor activities related to high-risk works (deep excavation, confined spaces, lifting operations, traffic management).
• Ensure site safety signage, barricading, access controls, and emergency response procedures are implemented and effective.
• Report weekly and monthly HSE metrics and KPIs in accordance with Ashghal’s reporting format.
• Liaise with Ashghal HSE representatives and participate in client audits and walkthroughs.
• Foster a safety-first culture by promoting awareness, ownership, and accountability across all stakeholders.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Safety Management.
• Minimum 15 years total experience, with at least 7 years in building or mixed use projects.
• NEBOSH IGC (mandatory); ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, OSHA, or equivalent (preferred)
• UPDA certification is preferred.
• Minium five years’ experience in Qatar.
• GCC infrastructure projects.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of Ashghal standards, road material specs, QA/QC processes, and stakeholder coordination.
• Familiar with document management systems (Ashghal DCS), MS Office, AutoCAD (viewing), and site-related software.
• In-depth understanding of Qatar Construction Safety Standards (QCS), Ashghal HSE policies, and ISO 45001.
• Strong leadership in proactive safety culture development.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis expertise.
• Clear and effective communication with multi-national workforces.
• Ability to produce high-quality safety documentation and reports.
• Proven track record of contributing to zero LTI projects.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

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