HSE Manager / Engineer

Location: Dubai, UAE

Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Reports To: Project Director / Corporate HSE Director

Job Purpose:

To develop, implement, and oversee the project's Health, Safety, and Environmental management system. The role is responsible for creating a culture of safety, ensuring 100% compliance with local (Dubai Civil Defence, DM) and international HSE regulations, and preventing all incidents, injuries, and environmental damage.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain the Project HSE Plan, risk assessments, method statements, and emergency procedures.
Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and hazard hunts to identify unsafe acts/conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Lead all incident investigations (near-misses, accidents), root cause analysis, and reporting.
Organize and deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and specialized training for all project personnel.
Monitor compliance of all subcontractors with project HSE requirements.
Maintain all HSE records, statistics, and documentation as per regulatory and company standards.
Liaise with Dubai Civil Defence, DM, and other regulatory authorities for inspections and permits.
Promote safety awareness campaigns and initiatives to foster a proactive safety culture.
Manage the environmental management plan, focusing on waste management, pollution control, and sustainability targets.

Qualifications & Experience:

NEBOSH International General Certificate or Diploma as a minimum. IOSH or OSHA certifications are advantageous.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of HSE experience in the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a managerial role in the UAE/GCC.
Thorough knowledge of UAE/Dubai HSE regulations and best practices (e.g., CoPS, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
Certified Scaffolding, Working at Height, or Lifting Equipment Inspector credentials are a plus.
Excellent communication, training, and influencing skills. Must be assertive and proactive.

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