HSE Manager

KEO International Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an OSH Manager in Abu Dhabi, where your expertise will elevate safety standards on mega projects. With over 15 years of experience, you'll implement and manage a robust Safety Management System, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety. This role offers a supportive environment for professional growth, alongside competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being. Be part of an award-winning team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the field of health and safety.

Benefits

Hybrid work policies

Athletic sponsorships

Study assistance

Employee referral rewards

On-demand counseling services

Workplace clinics

Community events

Sports days

Fun-runs

Beach clean-ups

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in HSE management.
• Relevant Master's or Bachelor's degree required.
• NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee KEO's Safety Management System on mega projects.
• Conduct HSE training and monitor compliance.
• Manage Safety Officers and track H&S violations.

Skills

HSE Management

Safety Training

Incident Investigation

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Safety

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

NEBOSH Diploma Level 6

ISO-45001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise where innovation is a way of life. We provide end-to-end services, guiding clients from inspiration through conceptualization to realization in planning, design, or project delivery within built and natural environments. With over 60 years of experience, we have contributed to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences, and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. When you join KEO, you'll find a supportive environment that fosters professional development through internal global mobility and career growth. Our culture supports health and well-being with on-demand counseling services and workplace clinics. We celebrate community through events like sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups. Alongside a competitive package and benefits, you will have access to policies supporting hybrid work, athletic sponsorships, study assistance, and employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our latest opportunity is for a talented OSH Manager to join our award-winning team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The OSH Manager will oversee the effective operation and management of KEO's Safety Management System on our mega project, providing HSE advice to staff and contractors to elevate safety standards on site.

Success in this role includes:

1. Ensuring the effective implementation of the KEO SMS on the project.
2. Establishing collaborative relationships and advising on HSE issues with the Client, KEO Project Team, and Contractors.
3. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HSE best practices and standards.
4. Assessing the SMS's adequacy and effectiveness, recommending revisions as needed.
5. Conducting HSE training based on needs assessments and training programs.
6. Monitoring and reporting HSE standards achieved by Contractors and maintaining statistical data.
7. Ensuring incident reporting and investigations are carried out effectively, with root cause analysis and preventive recommendations.
8. Reviewing and analyzing incident data and KPIs monthly.
9. Performing periodic site inspections to ensure compliance and recommending improvements.
10. Managing Safety Officers' activities and duties.
11. Reviewing contractor H&S documentation for compliance.
12. Tracking closure of H&S violation and inspection reports.
13. Chairing Project H&S Meetings and attending construction progress meetings.

To succeed, candidates should have a minimum of 15 years of experience, a relevant Master's or Bachelor's degree, NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 or higher (preferably with Villa project experience), and ISO-45001 Lead Auditor qualification. KEO values integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and value its contribution to client success. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our award-winning team and assure confidentiality of all applications.