Health & Safety Manager (Major Infrastructure Civil Works Project)

BESIX Infra; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to develop and manage Occupational Safety and Health systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HSE management, with over 15 years of experience, ideally in civil construction. This role requires leadership skills and the ability to manage multicultural teams while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Attractive benefits are offered, emphasizing professional growth and development.

Benefits

Career opportunities

Training programs

Attractive additional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in HSE management, with at least 5 years in large-scale civil construction.
• Registered OSH Practitioner under ADOSH-SF (or eligible for registration).
• Familiarity with airport operational safety protocols and civil infrastructure logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a compliant Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS).
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement control measures for high-risk activities.
• Lead HSE inductions and promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Multicultural Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, or related field

NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification

Tools

EHSMS development

Job description

Responsibilities

• Compliance & System ImplementationDevelop and implement a compliant Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) aligned with ADOSH-SF.Maintain legal compliance with Codes of Practice, Technical Guidelines, and Mechanisms under ADOSH-SF
• Risk Management & Safety PlanningConduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement control measures for high-risk activities.Develop and maintain Emergency Response Plans.
• Training & AwarenessLead HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and specialized training programs.Promote a proactive safety culture through awareness campaigns and incentive programs.
• Monitoring & ReportingConduct regular site inspections and audits.Conduct and lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are documented and implemented.
• Stakeholder CoordinationLiaise with contractors, consultants, ADM, ADPHC, and other regulatory bodies.Ensure subcontractor compliance with HSE standards and manage their integration into the OSHMS.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing multicultural HSE teams.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Familiarity with airport operational safety protocols and civil infrastructure logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification.
• Registered OSH Practitioner under ADOSH-SF (or eligible for registration).
• Familiarity with EHSMS development, risk management, and contractor oversight under ADOSH-SF.
• IOSH Certified Member (CertIOSH) as minimum.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in HSE management, with at least 5 years in large-scale civil construction.

Additional Information

We believe our employees are key to our success, hence, we offer an inspiring working environment where our people feel rewarded & engaged. Career opportunities & training programs are offered to help you develop both personally and professionally and we offer attractive additional benefits to your monthly remuneration.