HSE Manager

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

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to oversee all Health, Safety, and Environmental activities for a high-rise tower construction project in Abu Dhabi. The role ensures compliance with UAE HSE regulations and international safety standards, and drives risk assessment and incident investigation.

You will lead an HSE team, coordinate with management, consultants, subcontractors, and authorities, and implement emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of HSE experience in construction projects.
• Proven experience as HSE Manager in high-rise or tower projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the HSE Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and international standards.
• Lead safety meetings and toolbox talks, and drive safety training.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Hazard assessment

Site inspections

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or OH&S

Tools

NEBOSH IGC

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HSE Manager to oversee and manage all Health, Safety, and Environmental activities for a high-rise tower construction project. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations, project requirements, and international safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the project HSE Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with UAE safety regulations, local authority requirements, and company HSE policies.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments.
• Monitor all construction activities to ensure safe working practices.
• Review and approve Method Statements and Risk Assessments (MSRA).
• Lead HSE meetings, toolbox talks, and safety awareness programs.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Supervise and guide the HSE team, including Safety Engineers and Safety Officers.
• Coordinate with project management, consultants, subcontractors, and relevant authorities.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including working at height, lifting operations, scaffolding, excavation, and confined spaces.
• Prepare and submit HSE reports and performance statistics.
• Ensure emergency preparedness and implementation of emergency response procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of HSE experience in construction projects.
• Must have proven experience as an HSE Manager in high-rise building or tower construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations and international safety standards.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent professional HSE qualification is required.
• Experience managing and leading an HSE team.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.