HSE Manager

• Strategic HSE Leadership: Establish, champion, and continuously improve the project HSE Management System (HSEMS) aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and corporate goals. • Regulatory & Client Compliance: Serve as the primary liaison with client representatives, consultants, and municipal/government authorities (e.g., RTA, Ashghal, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, Environmental Protection Agencies). • Risk & Emergency Management: Establish project-wide hazard identification and risk assessment frameworks (HIRA/JSA) for complex infrastructure operations—including deep trenching, shoring, micro-tunneling, dewatering, hot mix asphalt operations, and active road closures. Oversee emergency preparedness and response drills. • Traffic & Public Safety Governance: Approve and oversee complex Traffic Management Plans (TMP), temporary diversions, and public protection protocols on high-speed roadways and urban infrastructure sites. • Confined Space & Deep Excavation Governance: Set and enforce strict protocols for deep sewerage manholes, pipeline installations, atmospheric monitoring, ventilation, and emergency rescue operations. • Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Lead high-level investigations for critical incidents, lost time injuries (LTI), and major near-misses. Develop, present, and track implementation of Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans. • Team Management & Subcontractor Oversight: Lead and mentor a team of HSE Engineers, Inspectors, and Officers. Audit contractor/subcontractor compliance, pre-qualify vendors, and enforce contractual safety obligations. • HSE Performance & KPI Reporting: Track key performance metrics (LTIFR, TRIFR, audit scores) and deliver executive HSE reports and board presentations to senior management. • Culture & Training Programs: Drive company-wide safety campaigns, behavioral safety initiatives, specialized technical training, and leadership safety walks. • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Safety Management, or equivalent. • Professional Certifications: • NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent NVQ Level 6 / CSP) – Mandatory • Lead Auditor Certification in ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 – Mandatory • Grad IOSH / CMIOSH status preferred. • Experience: • Minimum 10–15 years of progressive HSE experience in large-scale civil infrastructure projects, with at least 5+ years in a Senior HSE Manager role . • Proven track record in managing Roads, Highways, Sewerage, Underground Utilities, and Deep Drainage Networks. • Extensive hands-on exposure to GCC local authority approvals, regulations, and reporting standards (e.g., UAE, Qatar, KSA). Required Competencies & Skills • Executive-level understanding of deep trenching safety, micro-tunneling, dewatering systems, dynamic compaction, and asphalt paving hazards. • Master-level knowledge of GCC labor laws, HSE statutory requirements, OSHA, and international safety frameworks. • Proven team leadership, budget management, and multi-site organizational skills. • High proficiency in client/consultant negotiation, crisis management, and executive risk communications. • Excellent command of written and spoken English (Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage). • Valid GCC Driver's License.