HSE Manager - Construction

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 384,000 - 624,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead all health, safety, and environmental functions across construction site operations. The role ensures compliance with local laws and international best practices while fostering a strong safety culture among workers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain HSE plans, conduct audits and investigations, lead training, and liaise with regulators and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC or Diploma preferred.
• OSHA 30/OSHA 500 preferred.
• Lead Auditor ISO 45001/ISO 14001 preferred.
• First Aid & Fire Safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the HSE Management Plan aligned with local regulations and ISO standards.
• Ensure compliance with labor, safety, and environmental laws.
• Prepare RAMS and Permit-to-Work systems and update as required.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor high-risk activities and enforce PPE standards.
• Lead investigations of accidents and near-misses; prepare root-cause analyses.
• Maintain incident statistics and report to management.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and training sessions.
• Develop competency matrices and certify workforce.
• Promote proactive safety culture across project teams.
• Maintain HSE records and statutory documentation; coordinate with authorities and auditors.
• Develop and test Emergency Response Plans; coordinate drills.
• Monitor environmental aspects like waste, dust, and noise; ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Crisis-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH IGC / NEBOSH Diploma

OSHA 30/OSHA 500

Lead Auditor ISO 45001 / ISO 14001

First Aid & Fire Safety certification

Tools

MS Office

HSE reporting tools

Job description

To lead and manage all health, safety, and environmental functions across construction site operations, ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations, company HSE policies, and international best practices, while fostering a strong safety culture among workers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Planning & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project HSE Management Plan in line with local regulations and international standards (ISO 45001, OSHA, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor, safety, and environmental laws
• Prepare and update Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and Permit-to-Work systems

Site Safety Management

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs
• Identify hazards and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Monitor high-risk activities (working at height, excavation, lifting operations, confined space, hot works)
• Oversee PPE compliance and enforce safety standards among all site personnel and subcontractors.
• Lead investigation of accidents, incidents, and near-misses
• Prepare root cause analysis and corrective action reports
• Maintain incident/accident statistics (LTIFR, TRIR) and report to management
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and training programs
• Develop competency matrices and ensure workforce certification (first aid, fire safety, working at height, etc.)
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the project

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain HSE records, registers, and statutory documentation
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly HSE reports for management and clients
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors, and third-party inspectors
• Develop and test Emergency Response Plans (fire, medical, evacuation)
• Coordinate emergency drills and ensure readiness of site emergency teams
• Monitor waste management, dust control, noise levels, and environmental compliance on site
• Implement sustainability and environmental protection measures

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field

Certifications (any of the following preferred)

• NEBOSH IGC / NEBOSH Diploma
• OSHA 30/OSHA 500
• Lead Auditor ISO 45001 / ISO 14001
• First Aid & Fire Safety certification

Experience

• 12–15+ years of HSE experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
• Proven background in construction/infrastructure projects (buildings, roads, bridges, MEP, or industrial projects)
• Experience handling large workforce and multiple subcontractors on site
• Strong knowledge of local labor & safety laws (e.g., OSHA, local municipality regulations)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Proficiency in MS Office and HSE reporting tools/software
• Strong decision-making and crisis-management ability