HSE Coordinator

Job Description

HSE Coordinator

Location: Mesaieed, Qatar

Start Date: First Half of September 2026

Contract Duration: 6 months only

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced HSE Coordinator to oversee Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) activities for an industrial site project in Qatar. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing project HSE requirements, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, and supporting safe execution of site activities by project teams and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Management for Site Team

• Implement and manage the project HSE system and site-specific safety requirements.
• Ensure HSE plans and procedures are updated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate safety activities among all site personnel.
• Organize and lead internal HSE meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with site safety standards.

HSE Coordination with Project Stakeholders

• Attend safety coordination and interface meetings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for HSE-related matters.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of HSE performance, incidents, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Support project HSE objectives and maintain effective communication regarding safety requirements.

HSE Management of Subcontractors

• Review, assess, and approve subcontractor HSE documentation, including:
  • Method Statements
  • Risk Assessments (RA)
  • Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Work Permits
  • Other HSE-related documentation
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Participate in weekly subcontractor meetings and provide guidance on HSE matters.
• Support subcontractors in identifying and resolving safety concerns.
• Escalate serious or recurring HSE non-compliance issues to the Site Manager.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions to ensure effective closure.

Scope of Work

The HSE Coordinator will support activities including:

• Minor Civil Works
• Structural Steel Dismantling, Modification, and Erection
• Dismantling of Existing Mechanical Equipment and Installation of New Mechanical Equipment
• Piping Dismantling and Installation (Compressed Air and Hydraulic Systems)
• Ducting and Small Platework Activities

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Professional HSE certification such as NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in industrial construction, manufacturing, heavy engineering, or plant projects.
• Experience in shutdowns, brownfield projects, plant modifications, or industrial maintenance environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
  • Permit-to-Work Systems
  • Work at Height
  • Lifting Operations
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Mechanical and Structural Installation Activities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural project environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Safety-first mindset
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Audit and inspection expertise
• Strong reporting and documentation capabilities
• Ability to influence and drive safe work behaviours

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.