HSE Manager

BESIX; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking an experienced HSE Manager in Dubai, UAE. The role requires a minimum of 15 years in HSE management, ideally in O&M utilities or industrial operations. You will support senior management in implementing HSE objectives, lead incident investigations, and develop emergency response plans. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety and relevant certifications. Competitive benefits and a positive workplace culture are offered.

Benefits

Exciting Projects

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Positive Workplace Culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience in HSE management.
• Demonstrated experience in industrial operations.
• ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor certification.

Responsibilities

• Support management in implementing HSE requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and submit reports.
• Develop and test emergency response plans.

Skills

Health Safety Management

Multicultural Environments

Incident Investigation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH International Diploma

Job description

What You Will Drive

• Support senior and plant management in implementing company regulatory and client HSE requirements and annual objectives.
• Define and execute annual HSE objectives KPIs and action plans in alignment with ISO 45001 ISO 14001 and O&M plant standards.
• Serve as a strategic advisor coaching line management to ensure HSE ownership at all operational levels.
• Develop maintain and act as custodian of the HSEMS and Environmental Management System ensuring they remain fit for purpose throughout the plant lifecycle.
• Oversee all documentation procedures SOPs safe work instructions checklists and audits required for plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with STP specific regulatory frameworks including environmental permits discharge criteria chemical storage waste handling and confined space legislation.
• Lead the plant HSE team (Safety Officers Environmental Advisor Permit Coordinators).
• Manage recruitment competency assessments performance reviews and mentoring of HSE personnel.
• Ensure adequate HSE staffing coverage for 24/7 O&M activities (shift operations).
• Oversee PTW LOTO and energy isolation controls for all maintenance and operational tasks.
• Lead risk assessments for all O&M operations including:
  • H₂S and toxic gases
  • Confined spaces
  • Biological chemical and pathogen exposure
  • Highvoltage electrical panels and MCC rooms
  • ATEX hazardous zones
  • Sludge handling centrifuges thickening pumps and rotating equipment
• Ensure process safety controls are applied to prevent incidents releases or plant upset conditions.
• Develop maintain and test a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for O&M operations (gas release chemical spills equipment failure fire medical emergencies).
• Coordinate emergency drills with local authorities medical services civil defense and the client.
• Ensure availability and readiness of emergency equipment.
• Lead incident investigations using approved methodologies (ICAM TapRooT 5Why).
• Prepare and submit formal investigation reports and ensure close-out of corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform trend analysis and develop action plans to systematically reduce incidents.
• Provide safety assurance during audits plant reviews and operational updates and lead the followup and close-out of all actions from internal and external HSE audits.
• Ensure data integrity and timely submission of monthly HSE performance reports to management and the client.
• Monitor contractor compliance and integrate subcontractor activities into the plants OSHMS.
• Identify training needs and coordinate safety training programs with HR/Training.
• Promote a culture of care trust hazard awareness and continuous improvement.
• Represent the company during HSE meetings with clients consultants regulators and external authorities.
• Participate in early outage planning workshops to define scope risks constraints and resource requirements.
• Develop a dedicated Outage HSE Plan addressing shutdown risks temporary works emergency arrangements and contractor coordination.
• Coordinate with operations maintenance and process engineering to ensure safe process bypassing during outages.

Qualifications

Youre a Great Fit if You Have

• Minimum of 15 years experience in Health Safety and Environment (HSE) management with proven experience in O&M utilities process plants or industrial operations.
• Demonstrated experience working in multicultural environments across the Middle East.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science or a related field (essential).
• NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent; or Post Graduate Diploma or Post Graduate Degree in a related discipline (essential).
• ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor certification; OSHA training/certification (essential).
• IOSH Certified Member.
• Formal training in incident investigation methodologies (e.g. ICAM TapRooT) is an advantage.
• Practical knowledge of PTW LOTO confined spaces H₂S ATEX electrical safety and chemical hazards.
• Additional HSE credentials related to highrisk operations are an advantage.
• Fit to work in industrial environments and shiftbased operations.

Why Youll Enjoy Working with Us

• Exciting Projects
• Career Growth
• Diverse Team
• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture

Additional Information

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect excellence co-creation passion and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued secure and motivated to reach their full potential.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time