HSE Manager (Burj Azizi)

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments seeks an experienced HSE Manager for the Burj Azizi Super High-Rise Project in the UAE. You will lead the HSE function, shape a proactive safety culture, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations and international standards throughout the project lifecycle.

You will manage a project HSE team, develop objectives and KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance on a landmark high-rise development.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong leadership and people management background.
• Proven experience in HSE management for large-scale construction projects.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) mandatory.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor the Project HSE Management Plan per UAE regulations and best practices.
• Lead the HSE function for the Burj Azizi project and ensure effective safety policies and systems.
• Set project-specific HSE objectives, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide strategic HSE guidance to Project Director and senior leadership.
• Lead and mentor the project HSE team including engineers and safety officers.
• Oversee high-risk activities for super high-rise construction and ensure fall protection and critical safety controls.
• Ensure compliance with UAE OHS, Dubai Municipality and Civil Defence requirements and conduct audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

Level 6 International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH IGC

ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 awareness or lead auditor

Job description

The HSE Manager will be responsible for leading, managing and implementing all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) functions for the Burj Azizi Super High-Rise Project. The role requires extensive experience in managing HSE operations for complex, large-scale high-rise construction projects, ensuring compliance with UAE statutory requirements, international safety standards and project-specific HSE management systems.

The incumbent will lead the project HSE team, establish a proactive safety culture, identify and mitigate construction risks, and ensure the highest standards of occupational health, safety and environmental performance throughout the project lifecycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and monitor the Project HSE Management Plan in line with project requirements, UAE regulations and international best practices.
• Lead the overall HSE function for the Burj Azizi project, ensuring effective implementation of safety policies, procedures and systems.
• Establish project-specific HSE objectives, KPIs, performance monitoring systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide strategic HSE guidance to the Project Director, Construction Managers and senior project leadership.
• Lead, manage and mentor the project HSE team, including HSE Engineers, Safety Officers and other safety personnel.

B. Super High-Rise Construction Safety

• Oversee all HSE operations associated with super high-rise construction, including tower construction activities at significant heights.
• Ensure strict safety controls for high-risk activities such as:
• Tower cranes, heavy lifting and hoisting operations.
• Climbing formwork, jump forms and slipform systems.
• Scaffolding, suspended platforms and temporary works.
• Deep excavation, foundations and structural concrete works.
• Material transportation, vertical access and logistics management.
• Confined space activities and hot works.
• Ensure effective fall protection, dropped-object prevention, edge protection and working-at-height management systems.
• Review and approve risk assessments, Method Statements, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Permit-to-Work (PTW) arrangements for critical construction activities.
• Ensure adequate emergency access, evacuation arrangements and rescue plans for work at extreme heights.

C. Regulatory Compliance & Safety Audits

• Ensure compliance with UAE Occupational Health and Safety requirements, Dubai Municipality regulations, Civil Defence requirements and other applicable authority standards.
• Conduct regular project inspections, internal audits, safety assessments and management reviews.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, regulatory authorities and external auditors on HSE-related matters.
• Monitor subcontractor HSE compliance and ensure adherence to project safety requirements.
• Ensure timely closure of safety observations, non-conformities and corrective/preventive actions.
• Identify construction-related hazards and implement effective risk mitigation measures.
• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring comprehensive root-cause analysis.
• Establish preventive measures to minimise workplace injuries, unsafe practices and occupational hazards.
• Monitor HSE performance through regular reporting, trend analysis and safety performance indicators.
• Ensure effective emergency response, crisis management, fire prevention and evacuation procedures.

E. Training & Safety Culture

• Establish and drive a strong safety-first culture across all project teams and subcontractors.
• Conduct HSE inductions, toolbox talks, awareness sessions and specialised safety training.
• Ensure competency assessments and appropriate safety certifications for personnel involved in high-risk activities.
• Promote workforce engagement, safety observations and proactive hazard reporting.
• Implement environmental management procedures in accordance with UAE regulations and project requirements.
• Monitor construction waste management, dust suppression, noise control and pollution prevention.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 environmental management principles.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Science (BSc), Engineering or Bachelor of Technology (BTech).
• Level 6 International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) - Mandatory.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Awareness Training or Lead Auditor Training.

EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 15 years of overall professional experience, including at least 10 years of construction HSE experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience working as an HSE Manager in the UAE.
• Proven experience managing HSE operations for super high-rise construction projects of 40+ floors.
• Strong background in high-rise building construction with leading UAE building contractors.
• Experience in managing large-scale construction sites, complex construction activities and sizeable HSE teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in tower crane safety, heavy lifting, work at height, façade works, temporary structures and high-rise construction logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UAE HSE legislation, Dubai Municipality requirements, Civil Defence regulations and international safety standards.
• Previous experience with landmark developments, super high-rise towers or complex mega construction projects will be highly preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-risk construction activities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment and incident investigation capabilities.
• Ability to influence senior management, project teams and subcontractors.
• High level of accountability, decision-making and problem-solving skills.