Data Centre HSE Lead – GCC Projects

Thehseleader; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seek a senior HSE leader to drive health, safety and environmental programs across large data centre construction projects in the GCC. You will develop and implement project HSE strategies, lead site-based teams, and ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and local regulations while promoting a strong safety culture.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Safety, 10+ years HSE experience and at least 5 years in a management role; NEBOSH Diploma or IOSH CSP is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• 10+ years of HSE experience.
• 5+ years in a management-level role.
• Experience on large-scale construction or data centre projects.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• IOSH CSP or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 requirements.
• Experience conducting incident investigations.
• Knowledge of GCC HSE regulations.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent reporting and presentation abilities.
• Ability to drive behavioural safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project HSE strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation and company standards.
• Lead HSE teams across project sites.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification activities.
• Perform site inspections and safety audits.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance.
• Conduct safety training and awareness programs.
• Manage emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Prepare HSE reports and KPI dashboards.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the project.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

HSE leadership

Risk assessments

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance GCC

Stakeholder management

Reporting & analytics

Leadership

Behavioural safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seek a senior HSE leader to drive health, safety and environmental programs across large data centre construction projects in the GCC. You will develop and implement project HSE strategies, lead site-based teams, and ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and local regulations while promoting a strong safety culture.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Safety, 10+ years HSE experience and at least 5 years in a management role; NEBOSH Diploma or IOSH CSP is