HSE Manager

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated HSSE professional to play a pivotal role in delivering a safe, compliant, and sustainable onshore gas project. If you have the expertise and passion for HSSE excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model, and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, decarbonization, and electrification markets. We pride ourselves on steady and predictable delivery, with an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition, and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the forefront of transformative projects that provide sustainable power for future generations. We are committed to bringing low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure market competitiveness
• Medical Insurance: Inpatient and outpatient medical care when needed
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Providing Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company matching
• Long Service Award: Recognizing loyalty and dedication at 5-year milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans
• Global connections with industry experts shaping standards
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community sharing knowledge on existing and emerging energy systems

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

Provide leadership and direction for the HSSE department, ensuring compliance with management systems, safety policies, and regulations by supervising procedures and safety plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee HSSE management systems aligned with company and regulatory standards
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSSE regulations and industry best practices
• Lead risk management, hazard identification, and mitigation strategies
• Conduct HSSE training, awareness programs, and competency development
• Perform audits, inspections, and incident investigations with timely corrective actions
• Foster a strong HSSE culture through engagement and communication
• Liaise with authorities, stakeholders, and subcontractors for compliance

Qualifications

Expected

• Degree in a relevant discipline
• ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor Qualification

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Extensive experience in HSSE management for large-scale onshore gas or oil & gas EPCM projects
• Strong knowledge of legislation, standards (OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001), and best practices
• Proven leadership and stakeholder influence skills
• Experience in emergency response, environmental impact assessment, and security risk management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Personal Attributes

• Knowledge of management techniques and department procedures
• Emotional maturity and empathetic leadership
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to build relationships and foster teamwork
• Mentoring and coaching abilities
• Trustworthiness and integrity under stress
• Ability to collaborate across cultural and geographical boundaries
• Promotion of open idea exchange and empowerment
• Balanced operational involvement and leadership
• Effective delegation skills

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to solve critical challenges in energy and materials markets. Operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics as per laws.