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Health Safety and Environment Manager

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Direct to Company 1 hour ago · 29 Oct 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $120k/yr*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Role:
As the HSE Manager, you will be responsible for driving a collaborative and positive culture of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) across the project throughout the design and build stages, from inception to close-out. Your role involves establishing and developing processes and procedures while striving for an environment of continuous improvement.

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Key responsibilities and duties include:

  • Development, implementation, and monitoring of HSEQ procedures and policies.
  • Ability to relate to people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Communicate and influence at all levels, including with external parties.
  • Employ good organizational skills with an excellent ability to meet deadlines.
  • Possess leadership and/or managerial experience along with mentoring skills.
  • Coordinate and carry out incident investigations and report on outcomes.
  • Develop a coaching and mentoring program to regularly update and educate staff on HSEQ initiatives.
  • Prepare and implement a thorough audit program inclusive of ongoing contract deliverables.
  • Ensure that all non-conformances generated during external/internal audits are closed out.
  • Deliver safety practices to ensure zero injury, zero risk, and zero harm.

Safety, Health and Environment

  • Coordinate with the company on the implementation of HSE minimum requirements and procedures.
  • Ensure that Project Quality and HSE plans are effectively implemented through periodic site visits and audits.
  • Expert in conducting HSE risk assessments and Environmental aspect impact analysis for construction sites and offices.
  • Schedule regular and ad-hoc HSE audits; develop an audit program within the organization.
  • Produce, develop, and deliver the Project HSEQ training and HSEQ orientation.
  • Monitor environmental control activities including waste minimization, and drive sustainability initiatives.
  • Familiar with OHSAS 45001, ISO 14000, and relevant BMS Systems.
  • Provide coaching, toolbox talks, and other key safety training as required.
  • Maintain knowledge of local legislative requirements and changes, providing updates to the Project team and client as applicable.

Quality

  • Preparation and implementation of Quality Control procedures.
  • Coordinate periodic audits of the Quality Control system and identify non-conformances.
  • Set up and maintain a Quality Control records tracking system in conjunction with Quality personnel and ensure records of all inspections are maintained.
  • Maintain Quality Assurance simultaneously on various contractors.
  • Familiar with ISO 9001 and relevant BMS Quality Managerial Standards.

Candidate Specification:

  • Degree (or recognized International OSH Diploma – e.g., NEBOSH Diploma) in any relevant engineering/environmental/safety discipline.
  • Relevant health and safety qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, etc.) from a recognized institution.
  • Experience in a similar role; experience working in both office and site environments is essential.
  • Fully conversant with SHEQ policies and standards.
  • Technically sound in SHEQ practices including P&ID, HAZOP, SIL, etc.
  • Ability to prepare, write, and make presentations and reports.
  • Strong HSE Practitioner, coach, and mentor with the ability to develop knowledge in others.
  • Familiar, but not essential, with working in a relevant industry environment.
  • Work experience in the Middle East is an advantage.
  • Operating knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards, OHSAS 45001, and ISO 14000.
  • Continuously seek innovation and improvements to manage workload and accomplish deliverables across individuals, teams, and projects.
  • Employ leadership skills to build and nurture relationships and create effective working environments.
  • Able to manage multiple teams with diverse backgrounds in geographically and culturally diverse contexts.

Your benefits and rewards
Our benefits vary by country and are subject to eligibility and local policy:

  • Rewards and bonuses are shared through an employee ownership model with annual bonus opportunities and long-term participation as your career progresses (subject to local plan, eligibility, and business performance).
  • Medical insurance and life insurance according to local plans (coverage may vary).
  • Annual leave in line with local policy (competitive within the market).
  • Maternity and paternity leave provisions above local provisions where applicable.
  • Support for professional memberships/institution subscriptions.
  • Learning and career development opportunities through project variety, technical networks, and structured development opportunities.
  • Commitment to an inclusive culture that values equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
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