QHS MANAGER H/F (Public Works)

Are you passionate about Quality, Health, and Safety in dynamic and international environments, and ready to contribute to projects with a real impact in Africa?

With nearly 30 years of experience, our client is an international company specialized in the execution of infrastructure and renewable energy projects in emerging markets. Strongly committed to sustainable development, operationnel experience and the highest QHS standards, the company promotes a culture of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility across its multicultural teams.

As part of its ongoing growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, our client is strengthening its teams and is currently looking for an experienced QHS Manager to support and oversee QHS policies on large-scale projects.

Your main missions

As a QHS Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing safety, quality, occupational health, and environmental activities at corporate and contract levels.
• Ensuring the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of prevention and control programs for relevant disciplines.
• Managing Quality Certification processes.
• Defining and guaranteeing the implementation of methods for classifying exposure to potential risks, the Emergency Response Plan (PAE), and the Fire Prevention and Control Plan (PPCI).
• Ensuring adequate signage in the work environment and determining rates related to work safety performance.
• Determining and monitoring standards regarding the acquisition, storage, and handling of special or controlled products.
• Ensuring compliance with ESIA commitments, Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), and maintaining accurate documentation for permits.
• Enforcing environmental legislation criteria, responsible for environmental and sanitary inspections, and waste management.
• Managing the Integrated Management System, ensuring the application of technical standards for product and service quality.
• Guiding employees to apply norms and procedures of quality, environment, occupational health, safety, and social responsibility.

The profile we are looking for

Education & Experience

• Formal education in Safety Engineering at Work.
• Required Training: Lead Quality Auditor.
• Education Level: University Masters Studies.
• Minimum experience required: 10 years.

Required Technical Skills

• Experience in QHSE management in large infrastructure works.
• Knowledge of QHSE legislation for African countries.
• Implementation, management, and maintenance of the Integrated Management System.
• Knowledge of ESG criteria and Global Compact (UN) principles.
• Fluency in French and English.