Group Director Project Health & Safety

Group Director Project Health & Safety DP World

The Group Director Project Health & Safety (H&S) will be responsible for ensuring all health and safety measures are effectively implemented and maintained on construction project sites within the Group Planning & Project Management Department (GPPMD) at DP World. This role serves as the primary liaison between the Project Management team and the Group Health, Safety, and Environment (GHSE) Department. The Group Director Project H&S will focus on risk reduction, lead DP World s "Zero Harm" philosophy, and prioritize the elimination of Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) incidents. The role also ensures compliance of contractor safety programmes and fosters continual improvement in safety practices.

Key Accountabilities

Health & Safety Oversight:

• Support the GPPMD project managers with H&S due diligence assessments to ensure all potential H&S deficiencies and risks have been addressed in the Pre-Project stage and included in the GPPMD reports to the end users.
• Oversee and monitor health and safety activities across all capital construction projects managed by GPPMD, ensuring adherence to DP World s health & safety policies, industry regulations, and local legislation.
• Focus on risk reduction to ensure the safety of all workers.
• Support the GPPMD project managers with budgeting activities related to H&S, including forecasting, allocation, and monitoring of H&S expenses.
• Identify cost-efficient solutions to enhance H&S performance in project sites without compromising on quality or compliance.
• Champion DP World s "Zero Harm" philosophy, promoting a safety-first culture with the goal of eliminating Serious Injuries and Fatality (SIF) incidents.
• Ensure all practices and measures align with this focus on safeguarding people.
• Act as the focal point between GPPMD and GHSE, ensuring seamless communication and coordination of H&S initiatives across project sites.
• Where applicable, lead the global rollout of relevant H&S programmes and initiatives to GPPMD project sites.

Contractor Safety Compliance:

• Review contractor safety management programs to ensure they are compliant with DP World s health and safety standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify contractor adherence to safety requirements on project sites.
• Collaborate with project managers and HSE professionals to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, identifying and mitigating potential threats at various stages of construction projects and capitalizing on potential opportunities.
• Develop, organise, and deliver training programmes to ensure that all project teams are aware of health and safety requirements, fostering a proactive safety culture across all construction sites.
• Lead the investigation of any incidents, accidents, or near misses on construction sites, focusing on Serious Incidents.
• Develop and analyze reports to identify trends and propose solutions. Share best practices and lessons learned across the project teams to prevent future occurrences.

Compliance Monitoring & Project Audits:

• Plan, execute, and report on regular H&S project audits to ensure ongoing compliance with both internal and external health and safety regulations.
• Recommend corrective actions and monitor their implementation to ensure a continuous improvement culture toward H&S matters.
• Develop reports for GPPMD management on findings and recommended actions to be taken to resolve hazards and risks.
• Lead and represent GPPMD in any H&S internal or external audits ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and nonconformances.

Health & Safety Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all health and safety activities on a department level as well as on a project level, including training records, incident reports, audits, and risk assessments.
• Develop reports on H&S metrics as per the department and project communication plans.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Regularly report on the performance of H&S activities to GPPMD project teams, highlighting key findings, challenges, and areas for improvement.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Formal degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001) are preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a health and safety role within construction, ideally with experience in capital construction or large-scale infrastructure projects. Experience working in a liaison role between departments is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety laws, regulations, and best practices in the construction industry. Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies, safety audits, accident investigation procedures, and contractor safety management.