HSEQ & Compliance Lead

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HSEQ & Compliance Lead

Job Purpose Summary:

The HSEQ & Compliance Lead is responsible for establishing, governing, and monitoring the Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) framework across THE COMPANY's facility management operations. The role ensures compliance with local regulations and international standards, oversees HSEQ performance of service providers, and provides independent assurance through audits, inspections, and performance monitoring. The position also oversees security operations from a governance and compliance perspective, ensuring that day-to-day security services, including CCTV operations, are effectively supervised by the HSEQ team in alignment with operational and regulatory requirements.

Detailed Roles &Responsibilities:

• HSEQ Management System & Governance:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the HSEQ management system across all facilities.
  • Establish policies, procedures, and standards related to health, safety, environment, and quality.
  • Ensure alignment with local Qatari regulations and international HSEQ standards.
  • Oversee security service operations from a governance perspective, ensuring alignment with HSEQ policies, regulatory requirements, and operational standards.
  • Monitor compliance with HSEQ policies across all FM operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement of HSEQ processes and practices.
• Risk Assessment & Safety Audits:
  • Conduct regular risk assessments across all facilities, including residential units and common areas.
  • Perform safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and non-compliance issues.
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
  • Maintain risk registers and track mitigation measures.
  • Report safety risks and compliance gaps to the FM Manager.
• Regulatory Compliance & Technical Systems Monitoring:
  • Ensure all maintenance and operational activities comply with environmental laws, safety regulations, and building codes.
  • Monitor compliance of critical systems such as fire life safety systems, gas systems, and emergency systems.
  • Coordinate with government authorities and regulatory bodies when required.
  • Ensure proper certification, inspection, and testing of safety-critical systems.
  • Ensure security systems and operations (including CCTV and access control systems) comply with applicable governmental and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain records of regulatory approvals, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Incident Management & Investigation:
  • Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, and near-misses across facilities.
  • Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Maintain records of incidents and safety reports.
  • Ensure timely reporting of incidents to management and relevant authorities when required.
  • Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Quality Assurance & Maintenance Compliance:
  • Oversee the quality control process for maintenance and facility management works.
  • Ensure maintenance activities meet technical specifications and quality standards.
  • Monitor contractor and in-house team performance from a quality perspective.
  • Conduct quality inspections and audits of completed works.
  • Support continuous improvement of maintenance and operational standards.
• Training, Awareness & Safety Culture:
• Organize and deliver HSEQ training programs for FM staff and contractors.
• Conduct emergency drills, safety awareness campaigns, and toolbox talks.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all operational teams.
• Ensure staff are aware of safety procedures and emergency response protocols.
• Support onboarding of staff by integrating HSEQ requirements into induction programs.

•  Security Operations Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day security service operations carried out by the HSEQ team, including guard deployment, patrol activities, access control, and CCTV monitoring.
• Ensure security operations comply with HSEQ policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor performance of the security service provider against defined KPIs and SLAs in coordination with the FM team.
• Ensure proper incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions related to security operations.
• Coordinate with FM team to ensure integration of security operations with overall facility management activities.

Any other task assigned by the direct superior.

Skills:

• Technical / Functional Skills:
  • Knowledge of HSEQ management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
  • Risk assessment and safety auditing.
  • Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
  • Knowledge of building safety systems (fire, gas, emergency systems).
  • Regulatory compliance and environmental management.
• Professional Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and compliance orientation.
  • Communication and training delivery skills.
  • Ability to influence and promote safety culture.
  • Coordination and stakeholder management.

Education & Professional Certificates

Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Facilities Management, or equivalent.

Certificates:

Preferred professional certificates:

• NEBOSH International General Certificate.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.
• ISO 14001 Certification.
• IOSH Managing Safely.

Computer Literacy:

• Computer literate.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HSEQ reporting systems.

Languages:

English fluent.

Arabic is preferred.

Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in HSEQ, safety, or compliance roles.
• Experience in facility management, construction, or real estate environments is preferred.