Summary
GINCO Contracting is seeking an HSE Manager for residential building and tower construction projects in the UAE. The role leads project HSE planning and site teams, oversees inspections, audits, risk controls, incident investigations, workforce training and emergency preparedness, and manages subcontractor and environmental requirements. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, NEBOSH IGC and Diploma or an equivalent qualification, and more than 15 years of construction HSE experience. Experience with large multi-contractor sites and high-rise, infrastructure, civil and MEP works is required.
The posting
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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