مدير الصحة والسلامة والبيئة

Job Description

Job overview

The Project HSE Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all Health, Safety & Environmental activities on the construction project. The role ensures safe execution of all site activities, full compliance with project standards, and continuous promotion of a strong safety culture among the workforce, subcontractors, and site management across residential building and tower projects in the UAE

Key responsibilities:

• Safety leadership — Lead the site HSE team, conduct daily walkthroughs, and drive a “Zero Harm” culture across the project in close collaboration with the Project Manager.
• HSE planning — Develop, implement, and update the Construction HSE Plan, Traffic Management Plan, and Emergency Response Plan; ensure compliance with local regulations and client requirements.
• Risk assessment & control — Oversee preparation and review of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses; implement the Permit-to-Work system for all high-risk activities.
• Inspections & audits — Conduct daily and weekly HSE inspections across all work fronts; carry out periodic OHSM system audits and focused audits for continuous improvement.
• Incident management — Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• HSE reporting — Maintain all HSE statistics and prepare weekly and monthly reports for project leadership and client review.
• Workforce training — Ensure delivery of site-specific inductions, toolbox talks, and task-based training; promote behavioural-based safety programmes and verify worker competency.
• Subcontractor management — Evaluate subcontractors’ HSE plans and capabilities before mobilisation; lead coordination meetings to align all parties with project safety requirements.
• Emergency preparedness — Ensure availability and readiness of all emergency equipment; conduct regular drills involving site teams, security, and subcontractors.
• Environmental management — Implement controls for dust suppression, waste segregation, noise control, and spill prevention; ensure compliance with environmental permits.

Qualifications & requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, or a related discipline
• NEBOSH IGC and Diploma or equivalent internationally recognised HSE qualification; HSE Management Level 6 or 7 preferred
• 15+ years of experience in construction HSE including high-rise, villas, infrastructure, civil, and MEP works
• Strong knowledge of local construction laws, codes, and best practices (working at height, heavy lifting, excavation, scaffolding)
• Proven experience managing large multi-contractor construction sites
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Expertise in hazard identification, risk control, and incident root-cause analysis
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and audit capabilities
• Ability to handle pressure and coordinate multiple site activities simultaneously