Job Description

Penspen is urgently looking for Manager HSE (Offshore: WHTs, Subsea Cable & Piping, B/F) for one of our Offshore PMC projects in UAE.
Qualification Required

• The candidates should have an Bachelor's degree in Engineering, HSE, Environmental Science, or related field

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) activities across offshore Wellhead Towers (WHTs), subsea cable and piping installations, and brownfield/greenfield modifications.
• Ensure safe execution of all project phases, compliance with regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement of HSE performance.
• Develop and implement the Project HSE Plan, HSE strategy, and offshore safety management systems
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001), and company HSE policies.
• Oversee HSE compliance for subsea cable laying, trenching, burial, and termination activities.
• Manage HSE aspects of tie?ins, shutdowns, and modifications on live offshore facilities.
• Ensure strict control of SIMOPS, isolation plans, and safe work interfaces.

Coordinate with Operations to minimize production impact while maintaining safety integrity. * Lead incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies

• Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities and classification societies.

Provide weekly/monthly HSE performance reports to senior management.
Experience Required

• Minimum 20+ years in HSE Experience in offshore oil & gas.
• Strong background in Offshore WHTs, Subsea cable & piping operations, Brownfield/greenfield modifications, Marine and vessel HSE
• Proven track record in PMC or client-side roles, especially within ADNOC or similar environments
• Previous experience in the ADNOC projects in the similar role would be an added advantage.
• Certifications preferred: NEBOSH IGC/ NEBOSH Diploma / IOSH Managing Safely/ OHSAS/ISO Lead Auditor/ BOSIET/FOET, HUET, H2S

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Country Job Based In
UAE
Location
UAE - Abu Dhabi
Job Family
Project Management
Type of Contract
Fixed Term Contract
Full/Part time
Full Time
Region (current)
Middle East
Closing Date
31/01/2026
Ref No
15522

Skills Required