Overview
Job Description – HSE Manager
Position Title: HSE Manager (High Rise Building/Tower Experience Only)
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Reports To: DGM / General Manager
Location: Dubai, UAE
Responsibilities
1. HSE Leadership & Compliance
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s HSE Management System in line with UAE legislation, Dubai Municipality Construction Code of Practice, and project-specific requirements.
- Lead HSE initiatives across high-rise building projects, ensuring compliance with Trakhees, EHS, and other local authority safety requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the Dubai Municipality Safety Code of Construction Practice for Building & Civil Engineering Works.
- Oversee compliance with client-specific safety requirements and project HSE plans.
2. Risk Management & Incident Control
- Conduct detailed risk assessments, method statement reviews, and hazard identification specific to high-rise works (including work at height, crane operations, scaffolding, hoisting, and formwork).
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive measures.
- Ensure accurate reporting and documentation of all HSE incidents, inspections, and audits.
3. Certification & Authority Liaison
- Maintain and update the company’s Trakhees Accreditation and ensure all HSE staff are trained/certified accordingly.
- Ensure compliance with SARs Card requirements for site safety professionals and manage renewals.
- Liaise with Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, EHS, and other regulatory bodies for project approvals, safety inspections, and audits.
4. Training & Culture Development
- Deliver Toolbox Talks, HSE induction, and awareness training for all site personnel.
- Promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the workforce.
- Ensure workers, subcontractors, and site supervisors are trained in safe work procedures and emergency response.
5. Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor daily site activities, ensuring strict compliance with HSE procedures.
- Prepare and submit HSE performance reports (daily, weekly, and monthly) to management and clients.
- Track and report on HSE KPIs, including incident rates, audit scores, and corrective actions closure.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Certification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
- NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate) – Mandatory.
- SARs Card holder – Mandatory.
- Valid UAE Visa as Safety Officer / HSE Manager – Mandatory.
- Trakhees Accreditation (exam passed) OR experience on Trakhees-accredited projects – Mandatory.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years’ HSE experience in the UAE construction sector, with at least 5 years in high-rise building projects (20+ floors).
- Proven track record in managing HSE teams on large-scale high-rise developments.
- Strong knowledge of Dubai Municipality Construction Code of Practice and UAE Federal HSE laws.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and report writing abilities.
- Proficient in risk assessment, incident investigation, and root cause analysis.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities across project sites.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Compliance rate with authority and client HSE requirements.
- Incident Frequency Rate (IFR) & Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) targets achieved.
- Percentage of workforce trained and certified as per project requirements.
- Timely submission and closure of corrective/preventive actions.
Note: Only candidates who meet the mandatory requirements (Visa as Safety Officer/HSE Manager, SARs Card, Trakhees Accreditation, NEBOSH IGC, and proven high-rise building experience) will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED12,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month
Application & Selection
- Application Question(s):
- Whats the notice period (if any) ?
- What is your current designation in the UAE Visa ? (Safety Officer/HSE Manager)
- Can you explain the key components of OHS management system?
- What have you implemented in past project?
Education:
Experience:
- HSE Manager in high-rise building/tower in UAE/GCC: 10 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NEBOSH IGC Certification (Required)
- Engineering Degree (Preferred)
- Trakhees - Accreditation (Required)