HSE Manager

HSE Strategic Governance: Develop, implement, and maintain the comprehensive Project HSE Plan in accordance with UAE Federal Laws, Local Municipalities, and ISO 45001 / 14001. Risk Assessment & HIRA: Lead Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) and approve Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) and method statements for all site activities. Permit to Work (PTW) Governance: Oversee and audit the site-wide Permit to Work (PTW) system for high-risk operations (hot works, confined space, lifting, deep excavation). Incident Investigation: Direct root-cause investigations for all near-misses, dangerous occurrences, and incidents; formulate corrective actions and statutory reports. Statutory Authority Liaison: Serve as the certified liaison with UAE Civil Defence, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), Municipalities, and OSHAD entities. HSE Training & Culture: Direct project-wide safety induction programs, specialized HSE training sessions, emergency mock drills, and behavioral safety campaigns. Environmental Control Governance: Enforce environmental compliance covering construction waste management, hazardous chemical storage, noise control, and dust suppression. Safety Auditing & Reporting: Conduct structured project safety audits and publish monthly executive HSE dashboards detailing LTIR, Near Misses, and safety trends.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety; NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety; 12+ years experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified OSHAD Practitioner; Lead Auditor ISO 45001 / ISO 14001; Graduate/Chartered Member of IOSH (GradIOSH/CMIOSH)
• Professional Licenses / Certifications: Valid UAE Driving License
• Required UAE / GCC Construction

Experience

12–16 years of HSE management experience with Tier-1 main contractors in UAE/GCC handling high-rise towers, gated communities, and major infrastructure. Employment Type Full-time

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