HSE Manager - Burj Azizi Super High-Rise Project

Azizi Development UAE; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for the Burj Azizi Super High-Rise Project in Dubai, UAE. The role leads health, safety and environmental operations, developing the project HSE management system and ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and international safety standards.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of overall experience, with 10+ years in construction HSE and 7+ years as HSE Manager in the UAE, including safety leadership for projects 40+ floors tall.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level health, safety, and environmental expertise required.
• Experience with UAE regulations and international safety standards desired.
• Proven leadership of large HSE teams on major construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the HSE Management Plan for the Burj Azizi project.
• Lead HSE team and coordinate with project leadership.
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws, Dubai authority requirements, and ISO standards.
• Oversee high-rise safety operations, including work at height and lifting operations.

Skills

HSE leadership

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

BSc in Science/Engineering

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 6)

NEBOSH IGC

BTech/Engineering degree

Job description

HSE Manager - Burj Azizi Super High-Rise Project Job Snapshot - Role: HSE Manager - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Construction - Function: Occupational Health and Safety - Experience: Minimum 15 years overall, including 10 years in construction HSE and 7 years as an HSE Manager in the UAE - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Azizi Developments is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental operations for the Burj Azizi Super High-Rise Project in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This senior leadership position is responsible for developing and implementing the project HSE management system, overseeing construction safety performance, managing the HSE team and ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, Dubai authority requirements and applicable international safety standards. The role demands extensive expertise in super high-rise construction safety, particularly work at extreme heights, tower crane operations, heavy lifting, facade installation, climbing formwork, temporary structures and complex construction logistics. Candidates must have at least 15 years of overall professional experience, including 10 years in construction HSE and a minimum of 7 years as an HSE Manager in the UAE. Proven experience managing safety operations for super high-rise buildings of 40 floors or more is essential.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Occupational Health and Safety
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

HSE Strategy and Project Leadership

• Develop, implement and monitor the Project HSE Management Plan in accordance with project requirements, UAE regulations and international best practices.
• Lead all HSE functions for the Burj Azizi Super High-Rise Project throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Establish project-specific HSE objectives, performance indicators and monitoring procedures.
• Implement safety policies, operational procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide strategic HSE advice to the Project Director, Construction Managers and senior project leadership.
• Lead, manage and mentor HSE Engineers, Safety Officers and other project safety personnel.
• Ensure effective coordination between HSE teams and construction management.
• Promote accountability for occupational health, safety and environmental performance.

Super High-Rise Construction Safety

• Oversee safety management for complex super high-rise construction activities.
• Implement strict safety controls for work at height and facade installation.
• Monitor tower crane operations, heavy lifting activities and hoisting systems.
• Oversee safety requirements for climbing formwork, jump forms and slipform systems.
• Ensure safe operation of scaffolding, suspended platforms and temporary structures.
• Monitor deep excavation, foundation construction and structural concrete works.
• Review safety arrangements for vertical material transportation, access and construction logistics.
• Ensure appropriate controls for confined space entry and hot work activities.
• Implement effective fall protection, edge protection and dropped-object prevention measures.
• Monitor working-at-height safety systems throughout tower construction.
• Ensure emergency access, evacuation arrangements and rescue plans address the risks of working at extreme heights.

Construction Risk Assessment and Permit Controls

• Review and approve risk assessments for critical construction activities.
• Evaluate construction method statements for compliance with project safety requirements.
• Review Job Safety Analysis (JSA) documentation for high-risk operations.
• Oversee Permit-to-Work (PTW) arrangements and associated safety controls.
• Identify potential hazards associated with complex construction methods.
• Coordinate preventive measures with engineering, construction and supervision teams.
• Monitor implementation of approved risk mitigation procedures.
• Ensure high-risk activities are appropriately assessed before execution.

Regulatory Compliance and HSE Audits

• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE occupational health and safety legislation.
• Monitor adherence to Dubai Municipality regulations and relevant Civil Defence requirements.
• Ensure project safety procedures meet applicable authority requirements and international standards.
• Conduct regular construction site inspections and internal HSE audits.
• Oversee safety assessments, compliance reviews and management inspections.
• Coordinate with project consultants, clients, regulatory authorities and external auditors.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with project-specific HSE requirements.
• Ensure timely resolution of safety observations and identified non-conformities.
• Verify implementation and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain appropriate compliance records and supporting HSE documentation.

Incident Investigation and Risk Management

• Identify occupational hazards and evaluate construction-related safety risks.
• Lead investigations into workplace accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Conduct comprehensive root cause analysis and document investigation findings.
• Establish preventive and corrective measures to reduce workplace injuries and unsafe practices.
• Monitor completion of incident-related corrective actions.
• Analyze incident trends and safety performance indicators.
• Recommend improvements to project risk management procedures.
• Support continuous improvement in occupational health and safety performance.

Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management

• Establish and monitor emergency response arrangements for super high-rise construction activities.
• Ensure appropriate fire prevention and emergency preparedness procedures.
• Oversee evacuation planning for elevated work areas and complex tower construction environments.
• Review emergency access and rescue arrangements for activities at significant heights.
• Coordinate emergency response exercises and preparedness assessments.
• Identify gaps in emergency planning and implement corrective measures.
• Support effective crisis management and communication procedures.

HSE Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Establish and monitor project HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Review safety inspection reports, audit findings and incident statistics.
• Evaluate HSE trends and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Prepare periodic HSE performance reports for project leadership.
• Conduct management reviews to assess the effectiveness of safety systems.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance against project requirements.
• Communicate significant HSE risks and performance concerns to senior management.
• Support data-driven improvements in project safety management.

Safety Training and Workforce Engagement

• Establish a proactive safety-first culture across project teams and subcontractors.
• Oversee HSE induction programmes for employees and construction personnel.
• Coordinate toolbox talks and safety awareness sessions.
• Arrange specialized safety training for high-risk construction activities.
• Ensure appropriate competency assessments for personnel undertaking critical operations.
• Verify relevant safety certifications where required for high-risk work.
• Encourage workforce participation in hazard identification and safety observations.
• Promote proactive reporting of unsafe conditions and near misses.
• Strengthen safety awareness and accountability throughout the project workforce.

Environmental Management

• Implement environmental management procedures in accordance with UAE regulations and project requirements.
• Monitor construction waste management and disposal practices.
• Oversee dust suppression and noise control measures.
• Implement pollution prevention procedures across construction activities.
• Monitor environmental compliance and address identified deficiencies.
• Ensure environmental management practices align with ISO 14001 principles.
• Coordinate environmental improvement measures with relevant project teams.

Educational Qualifications and 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) is mandatory.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Awareness Training or Lead Auditor Training.

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum 15 years of overall professional experience.
• 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 involving buildings of 40 floors or more.
• Strong background in high-rise building construction with leading UAE building contractors.
• Experience managing large-scale construction sites and complex construction activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage sizeable HSE teams.
• Extensive experience overseeing high-risk construction operations.
• Previous involvement in landmark developments, super high-rise towers or complex mega construction projects is highly preferred.

Technical Knowledge and Expertise

Super High-Rise Construction Safety

• Tower crane safety and heavy lifting operations.
• Work-at-height management and fall protection systems.
• Facade installation and suspended access systems.
• Climbing formwork, jump forms and slipform construction.
• Scaffolding and temporary works safety.
• Deep excavation and foundation construction risks.
• Structural concrete construction safety.
• Dropped-object prevention and edge protection.
• Vertical access, material transportation and construction logistics.
• Emergency rescue and evacuation planning at extreme heights.

HSE Management and Regulatory Compliance

• Project HSE management systems and safety planning.
• UAE occupational health and safety legislation.
• Dubai Municipality safety requirements.
• Civil Defence regulations and applicable authority standards.
• International construction safety standards.
• Construction risk assessments and method statements.
• Job Safety Analysis and Permit-to-Work systems.
• HSE audits, inspections and management reviews.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Corrective and preventive action management.
• HSE performance indicators and reporting.
• ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management principles.
• ISO 14001 environmental management principles.

Leadership and Professional Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex, high-risk construction activities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and construction risk assessment abilities.
• Effective incident investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence senior management, project teams and subcontractors.
• Sound judgment in critical construction safety situations.
• Strong decision-making and crisis management capabilities.
• Ability to establish a proactive safety culture across large construction teams.
• High level of accountability, integrity and professional responsibility.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in occupational health, safety and environmental performance.

About Azizi Developments

Azizi Developments is a Dubai-based private real estate developer delivering residential and commercial developments across the United Arab Emirates. Burj Azizi is one of the company 's landmark super high-rise developments and requires coordinated construction management, engineering supervision and comprehensive health, safety and environmental controls. The HSE Manager will play a central leadership role in maintaining safe construction operations, protecting the project workforce and supporting compliance with regulatory and project-specific safety requirements throughout the Burj Azizi development.