HSE Lead for Renewable Energy & Grid Projects

WSP Global Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental management for large-scale utility renewable energy development in the UAE.

The role covers solar PV, battery energy storage, balance-of-plant infrastructure, electrical facilities and grid interconnection works, coordinating across head-office and multiple project sites. You will establish consistent HSE governance, provide technical leadership and drive safe, compliant, environmentally responsible

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of HSE experience in major power, renewable energy, energy storage or complex construction programmes.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate minimum; Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience leading HSE across large multi-site projects with multiple contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and improvement of the project HSE management plan and procedures.
• Provide HSE leadership during development, design, procurement, construction and handover phases.
• Act as primary HSE contact for project leadership; coordinate with contractors, OEMs, utilities and authorities.
• Establish governance framework covering solar PV, energy storage, electrical facilities and grid interconnection.
• Review design deliverables and risk assessments to reduce health, safety and environmental risks.
• Approve contractors’ HSE plans, risk assessments and method statements before work begins.
• Lead HSE risk assessments for high-risk activities including electrical works, battery installation, heavy lifting and work at height.
• Mentor HSE personnel, conduct site inspections, safety walks, audits and joint inspections.
• Monitor performance against HSE objectives; track findings to closure and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver HSE inductions, trainings and awareness campaigns for employees and contractors.
• Coordinate environmental controls: waste management, spill prevention, dust/noise control and biodiversity.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

HSE governance

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Training & induction

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or safety

NEBOSH qualification (IGC minimum)

Tools

Digital HSE reporting systems

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental management for large-scale utility renewable energy development in the UAE.

The role covers solar PV, battery energy storage, balance-of-plant infrastructure, electrical facilities and grid interconnection works, coordinating across head-office and multiple project sites. You will establish consistent HSE governance, provide technical leadership and drive safe, compliant, environmentally responsible