HSE Manager

Careers at UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading UAE company is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to drive health, safety, and environmental initiatives across operations. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with ISO standards while leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science or Occupational Health, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and strategic risk management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on HSE management experience.
• Proven experience in leading audits and compliance improvement initiatives.
• Prior HSE experience in hospitality or VVIP client services is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the HSE team, providing technical support and coaching.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with ISO standards.
• Develop and manage the annual HSE operating budget.

Skills

Strong knowledge of ISO standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Excellent communication and training delivery skills

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

HSE Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactiveHSE Managerto lead our Health, Safety, and Environmental efforts across all company operations. This role is key to driving a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement ensuring that our practices not only meet but exceed statutory requirements and international standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

As the HSE Manager, you will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our OHS and Environmental management systems. You will act as both a strategic leader and technical expert, working across departments to embed a culture of “Safety, Quality, and Environment First.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide HSE policies and procedures in alignment with legal and industry standards.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Lead audits, inspections, and risk assessments; identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage incident and accident investigations; develop preventive strategies based on root cause analysis.
• Establish Emergency Management Plans for all properties and ensure implementation.
• Lead and mentor the HSE team, providing technical support, coaching, and development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure safety is integrated across all operations.
• Define performance metrics, analyze results, and present recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and manage the annual HSE operating budget.
• Maintain thorough records, documentation, and reporting in line with compliance requirements.
• Promote strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support company-wide HSE goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on HSE management experience, preferably in a multi-site or high-standard environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Proven experience in leading audits, investigations, and compliance improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and training delivery skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Prior HSE experience in hospitality or VVIP client services is a distinct advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Key Competencies

• Compliance Leadership:Demonstrates strong commitment to HSE regulations and ethical practices.
• Strategic Risk Management:Anticipates risks and designs forward-thinking mitigation strategies.
• Team Leadership:Builds and develops high-performing teams in a collaborative, safety-first culture.
• Analytical Thinking:Interprets data and trends to drive decision-making.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration:Fosters a unified, cross-functional approach to safety and environment.