HSES Manager

Deugro Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking an HSES Manager to foster a proactive safety culture. The role involves managing HSES compliance, conducting audits, and leading safety initiatives across projects, particularly in offshore environments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in HSES management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and risk management.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in a HSES management role.
• Experience managing offshore projects related to HSES.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the integrated management system.
• Perform audits, safety inspections, and other safety-related duties.
• Ensure compliance with HSES aspects of the subcontractor management process.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH Certification

Tools

HAZID

HAZOP

HIRA

JSA

PTW

Microsoft Office

Job description

Function

The function of the HSES Manager is to play a key role in developing a proactive, transparent, and continually improving HSES culture across the organization, particularly within their assigned location. The HSES Manager is expected to lead by example on all HSES matters with honesty, integrity, and transparency. They must ensure that all deugro group work activities are conducted safely, with appropriate risk management, and in full compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in maintaining the deugro integrated management system.
2. Contribute to the creation and delivery of HSES training across the organization.
3. Perform audits, safety inspections, and other safety-related duties for designated facilities, projects, and subcontractors.
4. Maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
5. Support deugro group entities and affiliates in prequalification, tenders, questionnaires, and project planning & execution related to HSES.
6. Assist in the group's participation in Supply Chain Security programs.
7. Represent HSES at operational project sites, ports, or similar locations as needed.
8. Create lessons learned, HSES moments, case studies, and support HSES initiatives.
9. Ensure compliance with HSES aspects of the subcontractor management process.
10. Ensure all work activities have appropriate risk management and mitigation measures.
11. Complete HSES KPI and project-specific reporting timely and accurately.
12. Report, investigate, and address all HSES incidents, observations, and audit findings.
13. Lead investigations when required.
14. Serve as the HSES contact for clients and subcontractors.
15. Contribute to the Monthly HSES Bulletin.
16. Host monthly HSES meetings within their area of responsibility.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety.
• NEBOSH Certification or Diploma.
• Experience managing offshore projects related to HSES.
• 6-10 years of experience in a HSES management role.
• Experience in heavy lift, offshore activities, ADNOC projects, or marine transport preferred.
• Auditor qualifications preferred.
• Incident investigation training.
• Experience with risk management tools (HAZID, HAZOP, HIRA, JSA, PTW).
• Ability to pass security background checks.
• Proven safety management experience in logistics industry.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to produce detailed reports and work in multicultural environments.
• Proficient in technical document analysis and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel as needed.