HSE Manager (Marine/Ports)

Parsons Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead HSE management for a major ports/marine project environment, ensuring safe execution and full compliance with project HSE requirements across marine construction and operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction, 15+ years of HSE experience in marine/ports, and professional certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, IRCA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant HSE experience, with strong marine/ports project exposure.
• Demonstrated experience in marine/port environments including dredging, reclamation, marine construction, port infrastructure/operations, and marine/port equipment safety.
• Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, IRCA (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the project HSE management system and drive a strong safety culture across all work fronts.
• Oversee contractor HSE performance, including audits, inspections, PTW compliance, RAMS review, and close-out of corrective actions.
• Manage HSE risk controls for marine activities including dredging/reclamation, marine construction, and port operations/infrastructure interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, procedures, and requirements; prepare HSE reports, KPIs, and performance updates.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate with project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve HSE issues and maintain safe, compliant delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Marine/ports exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

HSE Manager (Marine/Ports)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented HSE Manager to join our team. In this role you will lead HSE management for a major ports/marine project environment, ensuring safe execution and full compliance with project HSE requirements across marine construction and operations activities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and implement the project HSE management system and drive a strong safety culture across all work fronts.
• Oversee contractor HSE performance, including audits, inspections, PTW compliance, RAMS review, and close-out of corrective actions.
• Manage HSE risk controls for marine activities including dredging/reclamation, marine construction, and port operations/infrastructure interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, procedures, and requirements; prepare HSE reports, KPIs, and performance updates.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate with project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve HSE issues and maintain safe, compliant delivery.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction or a related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years relevant HSE experience, with strong marine/ports project exposure.
• Demonstrated experience in marine/port environments including dredging and reclamation, marine construction works, port infrastructure/operations, and marine/port equipment safety.
• Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, IRCA (or equivalent).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a proactive, hands‑on approach.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Experience working on large, high-profile marine/ports programs with client‑facing HSE governance.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next

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