Project Safety Officer

About the role

Airswift is seeking a Project Safety Officer for a national operator in Qatar. The role is a long‑term contract based on‑site in Mesaieed, supporting the safety culture and ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical HSE services during definition and execution phases to ensure contractor compliance with HSE regulations, policies, standards and procedures.
• Monitor and enforce the approved HSE plan, conducting daily inspections and verifying compliance with JSA, risk assessments, method statements and Permit‑to‑Work systems.
• Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures across construction, pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Review contractor method statements, JSA’s, safety certifications and report any non‑compliance to supervisors.
• Prepare statistical and trend analysis reports, monitor leading and lagging indicators, and support continuous improvement of safety performance.
• Support the Senior HSE Engineer in implementing HSE performance monitoring, objectives and initiatives.
• Ensure implementation of the client’s Environmental Management System and monitor compliance with Qatar’s legal and international HSE requirements.

Required profile

• Proven experience in HSE roles within construction, energy or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Qatar’s HSE legislation, international conventions and industry standards.
• Ability to work on‑site for extended periods and liaise effectively with contractors, subcontractors and vendors.
• Excellent analytical skills for data review, reporting and risk mitigation.

Required skills

• HSE regulations
• Risk assessment
• Safety inspections
• Environmental Management System
• Compliance monitoring