Job Description

The HSE Manager will oversee all Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental management activities within a designated zone comprising multiple building projects or a major single project. The role requires advanced expertise in construction-specific HSE systems, UAE regulatory compliance, risk management, and leadership of onsite HSE teams. The HSE Manager will ensure strict enforcement of safety protocols, continuous risk mitigation, and promote a safety-first culture aligned with corporate and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain robust HSE policies, procedures, and site-specific safety plans tailored for the zone's multiple projects or large-scale site. Lead detailed hazard identification and risk assessment activities covering critical construction processes such as scaffolding erection, formwork, heavy lifting/crane operations, electrical installations, excavation, confined space entry, and hazardous material handling. Supervise and mentor onsite HSE officers and coordinators across multiple project locations, ensuring consistent adherence to company and regulatory HSSE standards. Conduct scheduled and surprise safety inspections, audits, and walkthroughs emphasizing high-risk activities and compliance with permit-to-work systems. Manage the complete incident reporting lifecycle, applying root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams), and ensure timely implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventive measures. Coordinate comprehensive HSSE training programs, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns for workforce and subcontractors in the zone, aligned with project risk profiles. Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law, Dubai Municipality, Ministry of Labour, and Dubai Civil Defence by preparing for and facilitating regulatory inspections and client audits. Oversee emergency preparedness and response activities including planning, drills, and coordination with Dubai Civil Defence and onsite medical resources. Administer strict enforcement of permit-to-work systems including hot work, electrical isolation, confined space, and working at height permits. Evaluate contractor and subcontractor HSSE performance through rigorous pre-qualification assessments, site inductions, and continuous monitoring. Maintain accurate and comprehensive HSSE documentation, including inspection reports, audit findings, incident records, and compliance certifications, delivering timely performance reports to senior management. Drive environmental compliance at the zone level, managing waste segregation, dust and noise control measures, spill prevention, and pollution mitigation. Collaborate closely with project management, planning, and engineering teams to integrate HSSE requirements early in project execution plans and methodologies. Support procurement processes to ensure sourcing of HSSE-compliant equipment, PPE, and safety systems. Champion continuous improvement initiatives targeting risk reduction, safety culture enhancement, and operational excellence in HSSE performance. Stay current with evolving local and international HSSE legislation, best practices, and technological advancements applicable to the construction industry in he UAE

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related technical discipline. NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice or equivalent advanced professional safety qualification. Additional certifications highly preferred: ISO 45001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer, IOSH Chartered Membership (CMIOSH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and ISO 14001 Environmental Management qualifications. Minimum 15 years of progressive HSSE experience in the construction/building contracting sector, with at least 4 years in a managerial role overseeing multiple projects or large-scale construction operations.
Job Type: Full-time