Take overall responsibility for project HSE management and establish, implement, and continuously improve the project HSE management system.
Develop project HSE Plans, annual safety objectives, and monthly HSE programs based on project requirements.
Oversee site HSE performance and ensure compliance with applicable UAE regulations, authority requirements, consultant requirements, and company policies.
Lead, coordinate, and supervise the project HSE team, including Safety Engineers and Safety Officers.
Conduct regular inspections, special safety audits, internal HSE audits, and safety performance evaluations.
Implement effective controls for major hazards and high-risk activities, including work at height, lifting operations, scaffolding, temporary electrical works, hot works, excavation, and confined spaces.
Lead the investigation and analysis of major accidents, incidents, and near misses, and ensure implementation of improvement measures.
Coordinate HSE matters with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and relevant authorities.
Establish project HSE KPIs, monitor safety performance, and provide regular reports to project management.
Promote a positive safety culture and improve safety awareness among employees, workers, and subcontractors.
Responsible for daily HSE management at the construction site and ensuring all construction activities comply with company HSE policies, project requirements, and applicable UAE safety regulations.
Conduct regular site safety inspections, identify hazards, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
Prepare, review, and implement Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Method Statements, and other HSE documentation.
Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and HSE training for employees, workers, and subcontractors.
Monitor high-risk activities, including work at height, scaffolding, lifting operations, temporary electrical works, hot works, excavation, and confined space activities.
Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and enforce safe working practices among employees and subcontractors.
Participate in the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe occurrences, and prepare relevant reports.
Maintain and update HSE records, inspection reports, corrective action notices, training records, and other safety documentation.
Coordinate with the Project Manager, construction teams, subcontractors, and consultants to implement effective HSE management.
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, HSE, Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
Minimum 4 years of experience in HSE/Safety management in building construction projects. UAE construction experience is preferred. Candidates with 8+ years of relevant experience and experience managing project HSE teams may be considered for the HSE Manager position.
Experience in villa, residential, low-rise, or large-scale building construction projects is preferred.
Good knowledge of UAE construction safety requirements and relevant regulations, with the ability to ensure compliance with client, consultant, authority, and company HSE requirements.
Good knowledge of the preparation and implementation of Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Method Statements, Toolbox Talks, and Emergency Response Plans.
Experience in managing high-risk activities, including work at height, scaffolding, lifting operations, temporary electrical works, hot works, excavation, and confined space activities.
NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH, or other internationally recognized HSE qualifications are preferred.
Experience in safety inspections, accident and near-miss investigations, corrective action follow-up, and HSE performance management.
Good English communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a multicultural workforce, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
Strong skills in site management, team leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving.