HSE Manager

TalentOne; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOne is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to provide strategic HSE leadership across multiple projects and sites in the UAE. You will own the HSE Management System, drive safety culture, and represent the organization in senior client and regulatory engagements.

The role demands 15+ years of overall health, safety, and environment experience, including at least 5 years in a management position, GCC experience, and relevant engineering qualifications.

Qualifications

• Age below 55 years.
• GCC experience (min.) 15+ years overall, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Master's or Bachelor's Degree; Engineering Degree preferred.
• Professional qualifications listed above (NEBOSH IGC, ISO Lead Auditor, CSP/CMIOSH, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the corporate/project HSE Management System.
• Provide strategic HSE leadership across multiple projects/sites, ensuring regulatory and client compliance.
• Own and report HSE KPIs, trends, and risk profile to senior/executive management.
• Lead crisis management, major incident investigation, and senior-level regulatory liaison.
• Drive HSE culture, behavioral safety programs, and leadership engagement across the organization.
• Oversee ISO 45001/14001 certification and lead audit programs.
• Manage and develop the HSE team (Engineers, Officers, Inspectors) across projects.
• Represent the organization in client/authority HSE review meetings and audits.
• Manage HSE budgets, resourcing, and training programs.

Education

Master's / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Professional Qualifications: NEBOSH IGC, OSH Level 6/7, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, ADOSH-SF Senior Practitioner, CMIOSH & CSP (Preferred)

Job description

The HSE Manager provides strategic HSE leadership across projects, owning the HSE Management System, driving safety culture, and representing the organization in senior client and regulatory engagements.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the corporate/project HSE Management System.


• Provide strategic HSE leadership across multiple projects/sites, ensuring regulatory and client compliance.


• Own and report HSE KPIs, trends, and risk profile to senior/executive management.


• Lead crisis management, major incident investigation, and senior-level regulatory liaison.


• Drive HSE culture, behavioral safety programs, and leadership engagement across the organization.


• Oversee ISO 45001/14001 certification and lead audit programs.


• Manage and develop the HSE team (Engineers, Officers, Inspectors) across projects.


• Represent the organization in client/authority HSE review meetings and audits.


• Manage HSE budgets, resourcing, and training programs.

Requirements

Age

Below 55 years

GCC Experience (Min.)

15+ Years overall (minimum 5 Years as Manager)

Master's / Bachelor's Degree; Engineering Degree preferred

Professional Qualifications

NEBOSH IGC | Level 6 or 7 in OSH | ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification | ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification | ADOSH-SF Senior Practitioner | CMIOSH & CSP (Preferred)

Job Summary

The HSE Manager provides strategic HSE leadership across projects, owning the HSE Management System, driving safety culture, and representing the organization in senior client and regulatory engagements.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the corporate/project HSE Management System.


• Provide strategic HSE leadership across multiple projects/sites, ensuring regulatory and client compliance.


• Own and report HSE KPIs, trends, and risk profile to senior/executive management.


• Lead crisis management, major incident investigation, and senior-level regulatory liaison.


• Drive HSE culture, behavioral safety programs, and leadership engagement across the organization.


• Oversee ISO 45001/14001 certification and lead audit programs.


• Manage and develop the HSE team (Engineers, Officers, Inspectors) across projects.


• Represent the organization in client/authority HSE review meetings and audits.


• Manage HSE budgets, resourcing, and training programs.

Requirements

Age

Below 55 years

GCC Experience (Min.)

15+ Years overall (minimum 5 Years as Manager)

Master's / Bachelor's Degree; Engineering Degree preferred

Professional Qualifications

NEBOSH IGC | Level 6 or 7 in OSH | ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification | ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification | ADOSH-SF Senior Practitioner | CMIOSH & CSP (Preferred)

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