Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.
As a HSE Manager – Road and Infrastructure , you will be responsible for leading, implementing, and monitoring Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) management systems across large-scale construction projects. The role ensures full compliance with local HSE regulations, international standards, and client requirements while fostering a strong safety-first culture on site. You will have full ownership of construction-phase safety performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
Key Accountabilities
- Managing the full OSH lifecycle during the construction phase, from planning through project completion.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining Project Safety Plans, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements in line with HSE regulations.
- Ensuring all construction activities comply with applicable HSE laws, client requirements, and international standards.
- Coordinating closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders on all HSE matters.
- Attending and leading safety meetings with clients and consultants, providing professional HSE guidance and recommendations.
- Leading accident and incident investigations, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Conducting regular HSE audits, inspections, and site assessments across projects.
- Managing and closing NCRs, Notices of Improvement, site observations, and HSE non-conformities.
- Leading and supervising the site toolbox talk program to promote safety awareness.
- Implementing non-conformance, corrective action, and preventive action processes and reporting directly to the QHSE Manager.
- Monitoring HSE performance indicators and preparing regular reports for senior management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
We Are Looking For:
- Prepare Safety Plans and Risk Assessments.
- Implement construction safety plans, policies, and procedures in compliance with HSE regulations.
- Attend safety meetings with clients and consultants.
- Conduct accident and incident investigations; compile reports in line with legal requirements.
- Perform HSE audits for projects.
- Respond to and resolve NCRs, notices of improvement, site observations, and HSE discrepancies.
- Lead the site safety toolbox talk program.
- Implement site non-conformance, corrective, and preventive action management processes, reporting to the QHSE Manager.
- Hold an OSH-related Master’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Have a minimum of 15 years of proven experience in the Health and Safety domain.
- Preferably have experience in UAE or other Gulf countries, especially in road and infrastructure construction companies.
- Possess leadership and delegation skills.
- Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Hold a NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6 or above).
