Group HSSE Officer

About the Role
The HSSE Lead will be responsible for supporting and independently executing the Group's Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) requirements across assigned properties, facilities, projects and operations. This position requires a technically competent and experienced HSSE professional who will independently conduct HSSE audits, inspections, risk assessments, fire and emergency drills, incident investigations, environmental assessments and compliance reviews, and prepare professional reports for management. The role will also involve following up on audit findings and corrective actions and supporting the effective implementation of HSSE requirements across the Group.

Job Responsibilities
A. HSSE Audits & Inspections

• Plan and independently conduct periodic HSSE audits and inspections across the Group properties and operations.
• Assess compliance with Group HSSE requirements, applicable legislation, authority requirements and recognized standards.
• Identify unsafe conditions, non-conformities, environmental risks and areas for improvement.
• Prepare clear and professional audit and inspection reports.

B. HSSE Implementation & Compliance

• Support implementation of the Group's HSSE policies, procedures, standards and initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with approved HSSE procedures and operational requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and monitor implementation of safe working practices.
• Review contractor and service-provider HSSE compliance.
• Support the development and updating of HSSE procedures, checklists and inspection formats.
• Maintain appropriate HSSE records and documentation.

C. Risk Assessment & Safe Work Practices

• Conduct and review risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA/JHA) and Method Statements.
• Identify hazards and assess associated risks.
• Recommend practical control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of controls.

D. Fire & Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain the annual fire and emergency drill programme.
• Coordinate and conduct fire drills, evacuation drills and emergency response exercises.
• Evaluate drill performance and prepare detailed drill reports.
• Support compliance with applicable Civil Defense and fire/life-safety requirements.
• Assist in reviewing and updating Emergency Response Plans.

E. Incident Investigation

• Assist with or independently conduct investigations of accidents, near misses, injuries, property damage, fire incidents, and environmental incidents.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and identify corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare incident investigation reports for management review.
• Maintain incident records and monitor trends.

F. Environmental Management

• Conduct environmental compliance inspections and assessments.
• Monitor environmental aspects and impacts associated with Group operations.

G. Contractor & Service Provider HSSE Management

• Review contractor HSSE documents, risk assessments, method statements and emergency arrangements.
• Support HSSE requirements for tenders, work orders and service contracts.

H. Training & Awareness

• Conduct HSSE induction and awareness sessions for employees and contractors.
• Organize toolbox talks and safety awareness programmes.
• Support emergency response and fire-safety training.
• Identify HSSE training requirements and maintain training records.

I. HSSE Reporting

• Prepare regular HSSE reports for management, including audit and inspection status, open and closed corrective actions, incident statistics, fire drill and emergency drill results, environmental performance, and compliance status.
• Ensure reports are accurate, concise, evidence-based and suitable for management review.

Job Requirements
Qualifications

• Minimum:
  • Bachelor's Degree in one of the following:
    • Occupational Health & Safety
    • Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
  • NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) level 3– essential.
  • Fire Safety / Fire Risk Assessment training or equivalent.
• Desirable:
  • ISO 45001 Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor.
  • ISO 14001 Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor.
  • Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis training is preferred.
  • Environmental management / sustainability qualification.
  • Good knowledge of UAE HSE, Environmental and Civil Defense requirements, including relevant Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, DEWA, FEWA, SEWA and other authority requirements, as applicable.

Experience

• 10 years of relevant HSSE experience.
• UAE experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in facilities management, property management, commercial buildings, residential properties, construction or corporate environments will be an advantage.

Technical Knowledge

• Good practical knowledge of:
  • Risk Assessment, Method Statement review, Permit-to-Work systems, Fire Safety and Life Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Incident Investigation, Environmental Management, Waste Management, Emergency Evacuation, UAE HSSE legislation and regulatory requirements, Dubai Civil Defense requirements, Environmental compliance requirements.

Knowledge & Skills

• Risk Assessments, Aspect and Impact Studies.
• Fire fighting and First aid.
• Knowledge of ISO45001 & ISO 14001.

At the company, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.