HSE Manager

Client of Guildhall; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Guildhall is recruiting a senior HSSE leader to oversee a live, multi-year UAE GCC construction program delivering a large-scale superstructure package.

You will own risk management for lifting, formwork, concrete works, scaffolding and work at height, act as the principal HSSE contact for client and consultant teams, and lead a large HSSE team with multiple subcontractors while driving continuous improvement and reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of HSSE experience in construction or engineering.
• At least 5 years in a senior HSSE management role.
• Previous UAE or GCC construction project experience.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Experience leading large HSSE teams and multiple subcontractors.
• Experience investigating incidents and closing NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSSE strategy and delivery for a major superstructure package.
• Own risk management for lifting, formwork, concrete works, scaffolding and work at height.
• Act as principal HSSE contact for client and consultant teams.
• Lead and manage a large project HSSE team and subcontractor compliance.
• Prepare HSSE reports, audits and emergency response plans for senior management.

Skills

HSSE Leadership

Senior management

UAE/GCC experience

Incident investigation

Subcontractor management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

About the Role

Guildhall is running this search for a major international EPC main contractor delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across the GCC. The business is mobilising its HSSE function for a multi-year superstructure package at a large infrastructure development in the UAE. Two seats are open now with immediate joiners preferred as the project ramps through its structural phase. It is a rare chance to run safety on a live large-scale construction project with high visibility.

Lead HSSE strategy and delivery for a major superstructure construction package Own risk management for lifting formwork concrete works scaffolding and work at height Act as principal HSSE contact for the client and consultant teams Lead and manage a large project HSSE team and subcontractor compliance Investigate incidents close NCRs and drive continuous HSSE improvement Prepare HSSE reports audits and emergency response plans for senior management

What s on offer

Senior HSSE leadership role on a multi-year large-scale construction project Direct coordination with client and consultant teams at project level Possible future assignment to other major projects within the UAE A seat on a live build mobilising now not a start-from-scratch mandate

What you'll bring

• 12-15+ years of HSSE experience in construction or engineering.
• At least 5 years in a senior HSSE management role.
• Previous UAE or GCC construction project experience.
• NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent recognised HSSE qualification.
• Experience managing HSSE on major structural or infrastructure projects.
• Track record leading large HSSE teams and multiple subcontractors.