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Umer Changaiz

Umer Changaiz

Al Khobar

Summary

Experienced QHSE Leader with a strong track record in facilities management, construction, and events. Skilled in developing ISO-aligned management systems, leading risk management, audits, and supplier governance. Recognized for fostering a proactive safety culture, driving compliance, and mentoring teams to deliver sustainable performance improvements.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QHSE Manager

Engie Solutions Limited
Al Khobar
06.2025 - Current
  • Establish and govern SPARK’s QHSE policies in line with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead strategic risk assessments and assurance programs to minimize QHSE risks across all tenants and FM operations.
  • Act as a client-side QHSE practitioner, guiding contractors, construction and operational tenants toward compliance.
  • Define, track, and report QHSE KPIs to senior management for data-driven decision-making.
  • Drive continuous improvement and foster a proactive safety, quality, and environmental culture across SPARK City.

QHSE Manager (NEOM Approved)

LIGHTBLUE (Secondee Thru JAM Event Services)
NEOM
12.2022 - 05.2025
  • Formulated and executed QHSE strategies to align event and fit-out operations with international best practices and client expectations.
  • Directed risk management frameworks for temporary structures, stage setups, and high-density live events, to ensure safe delivery.
  • Established QHSE governance systems for contractors and vendors, driving compliance, and accountability across project stakeholders.
  • Designed and implemented event-specific emergency response and crisis management strategies to enhance resilience.
  • Provided executive-level QHSE reporting and advisory to support strategic decisions, reputation protection, and continuous improvement.

QHSE Manager

Mosanada FMS
Doha
08.2021 - 11.2022
  • Spearhead the development and continual improvement of the QHSE Management System in alignment with ISO standards and organizational objectives.
  • Lead risk-based audits and root cause analysis to ensure compliance, strengthen contractor performance, and drive sustainable corrective actions.
  • Drive process optimization and supplier governance by enhancing workflows, pre-qualification, and performance monitoring.
  • Champion workforce competency and capability building through training needs analysis, structured development plans, and mentorship.
  • Direct incident investigation and preventive strategies to eliminate recurrence, and embed a proactive safety culture.

QHSE Supervisor (Team Manager)

SNC-Lavalin Arabia
Riyadh
05.2019 - 07.2021
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and continually improve project Quality and HSE SOPs and processes.
  • Manage all documented information as per ISO 9001 and approved processes.
  • Support operations in pre-qualification tendering and on-going performance measurement of suppliers and vendors.
  • Support other projects and regional team on development of new processes where required.
  • To ensure hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes are proactively implemented and managed.
  • To identify compliance obligations and monitor the same on a regular basis.
  • Ensure SNC global and project specific objectives are proactively monitored and achieved.
  • Conduct training need analysis and prepare training matrix for all level of employees.
  • Conduct and lead incident investigation as per approved HSSE management procedure.
  • Take promote actions on finding from inspections, self-audits, regional audits, and site imminent dangers.

QHSE Executive

Ejadah Asset Management Group
Dubai
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Manage QHSE management system in line with ISO requirements applicable to the organization.
  • Advise the respective Facility Managers, Supervisors, and on-site teams in closing out the audit comments.
  • Extend support to the Head of QHSE and Procurement team in reviewing the Contractors QHSE prequalification.
  • Conduct the bi-annually IMS internal audits and advice the respective departments on the robust corrective actions.
  • Monitor and ensure HSE external trainings are carried out.
  • Establish, monitor, and review projects specific Risk Assessments, Risk Registers and COSHH assessments.
  • Lead and conduct Incident Investigations and recommend robust corrective and preventive action plans.
  • Carry out regular QHSE inspections and advise the respective managers on the best reasonably practicable controls.
  • Monitor and Direct QHSE activities to ensure the clients QHSE related SLA/KPIs are met.

QHSE Advisor

Global Air Navigation Services
Abu Dhabi
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and continually improve departmental QHSE Management Systems.
  • Reporting and investigation of all occupational reportable and recordable incidents.
  • Arrangement of routine health surveillance at workplace.
  • Conducting training need analysis and maintain training record for workers.
  • Conduct internal QHSE & PPM audits for airfield ground lighting maintenance as directed by corporate.
  • To ensure all drivers on airfields having valid driving permit and follow airfield driving rules.

HSE Practitioner (Acting Manager)

Ali Mousa & Sons Holding
Abu Dhabi
11.2015 - 06.2016

HSE Inspector

Al Jaber Group
Abu Dhabi
09.2014 - 11.2015

HSE Officer

Geo Excellence
Islamabad
02.2011 - 08.2014

Education

Associate Degree - Operations Management

Virtual University of Pakistan
Pakistan

Bachelor's Degree - Occupational Health & Safety

British Council, UAE

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Management Systems Development
  • Training and development
  • Process Improvements
  • Risk Management
  • Incident Management
  • Cost & Benefit Analysis
  • Management System Auditing
  • Conflict Management
  • Negotiations

Certification

1) NEBOSH International Diploma in OHS

7) IOSH Managing Safely

2) NEBOSH International Diploma in Environmental Management

8) IOSH Train the Trainer

3) NVQ Diploma in OHS Practice - Level 6

9) IOSH Behavioral Safety Leadership

4) Level 5 Crowed Safety Management Course

10) OSH Practitioner Course – OSHAD

5) NEBOSH International General Certificate – IGC

11) Food Safety Management Course

6) NEBOSH International Fire Certificate – IFC

12) Aviation Safety Management System Course

Quality Management Qualifications

1) ASQ CMQ/OE Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence

Affiliations

  • IOSH UK - CMIOSH
  • PSP - PAD Dubai Member
  • NEBOSH Approved Trainer & Examiner
  • IOSH Approved Trainer & Assessor

Accomplishments

  • Youngest CMIOSH – UAE Branch
  • Exceed Expectation Performance – AtkinsRéalis

Languages

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Punjabi
  • Hindi
  • Arabic

Driving Licenses

KSA Light Vehicle, UAE Light Vehicle, Pakistan Light Vehicle.

Volunteer Consultant Experience

  • Mentor, IOSH UK, 2021 - Present
  • HSE Consultant, TWI Middle East UAE, 2019 - 2022

Training

  • Critical Risk Control Protocol
  • Incident Investigation
  • ISO 27001 Information Security Management
  • Fire Protection NFPA - Basic
  • Food Safety Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • QHSE Documentation Management
  • HSE Legal Compliance Awareness
  • COSHH Assessment
  • HACCP
  • FM Site Management
  • Setting Effective QHSE Objectives

Timeline

QHSE Manager

Engie Solutions Limited
06.2025 - Current

QHSE Manager (NEOM Approved)

LIGHTBLUE (Secondee Thru JAM Event Services)
12.2022 - 05.2025

QHSE Manager

Mosanada FMS
08.2021 - 11.2022

QHSE Supervisor (Team Manager)

SNC-Lavalin Arabia
05.2019 - 07.2021

QHSE Executive

Ejadah Asset Management Group
06.2018 - 12.2018

QHSE Advisor

Global Air Navigation Services
06.2016 - 06.2018

HSE Practitioner (Acting Manager)

Ali Mousa & Sons Holding
11.2015 - 06.2016

HSE Inspector

Al Jaber Group
09.2014 - 11.2015

HSE Officer

Geo Excellence
02.2011 - 08.2014

Associate Degree - Operations Management

Virtual University of Pakistan

Bachelor's Degree - Occupational Health & Safety

British Council, UAE
Umer Changaiz