HSE Manager - Rail Safety

Parsons

Dubai

On-site

AED 334,800 - 502,200

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Parsons is seeking an HSE Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental performance for a complex railway infrastructure project in Dubai. This role requires a minimum of 15 years of experience, particularly in rail or metro projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with UAE regulations and promote a proactive safety culture.

The position offers a competitive salary of 30,000–45,000 AED monthly, depending on experience. Candidates with strong leadership skills and experience in HSE management are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of experience in HSE management roles within infrastructure or construction.
Strong preference for candidates with rail or metro infrastructure project experience in the UAE.
Lead Auditor accreditation or equivalent certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead health, safety, and environmental performance across the railway infrastructure project.
Develop and maintain HSE policies and procedures in line with regulations.
Conduct HSE audits and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

HSE management

Rail safety management

Occupational health and safety

Environmental compliance

HSE management systems

UAE HSE regulations

Incident investigation

Hazard identification

Emergency response planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Role Overview

HSE Manager – Rail Safety responsible for leading health, safety and environmental performance across a complex railway infrastructure project in Dubai, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, client requirements and international standards while supporting safe delivery of rail infrastructure.

Location & Compensation

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Salary: 30,000–45,000 AED per month (estimated; final offer determined by employer).

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain HSE policies, procedures, standards, and project‑specific safety requirements in accordance with UAE regulations and international best practices.
Lead the implementation of HSE management systems across rail infrastructure project activities, construction interfaces, contractor works, and operational planning.
Conduct internal and external HSE audits to assess compliance, identify improvement areas, and ensure corrective actions are properly implemented and closed.
Oversee safety management plans and ensure they are integrated into project execution strategies, construction planning, design coordination and site operations.
Lead HSE risk assessments, hazard identification workshops, mitigation planning and control measure reviews across all project phases.
Monitor implementation of risk controls and ensure high‑risk activities are managed through approved procedures and safe systems of work.
Foster a proactive safety culture through toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, competency development and structured HSE training for site personnel.
Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentorship to HSE officers, supervisors, contractors and project site teams.
Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, consultants, client representatives and regulatory bodies to align HSE objectives and compliance expectations.
Ensure incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions and environmental events are investigated properly, reported accurately and used to develop lessons learned.
Track corrective and preventive actions from incidents, audits, inspections and management reviews to prevent recurrence.
Support tender and contract preparation by reviewing HSE requirements, compliance strategies, safety deliverables and contractor obligations.
Ensure emergency response plans are prepared, communicated, tested and improved through drills and scenario‑based reviews.
Monitor HSE key performance indicators and prepare regular reports for senior management, clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
Collaborate with design, construction, engineering and operations teams to embed safety considerations into project planning and delivery processes.
Maintain current knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, GCC statutory requirements, OSHA, ISO, ANSI and relevant industry safety standards.
Represent Parsons in client meetings, regulatory discussions, safety forums and public engagement sessions related to HSE matters.
Promote continuous improvement by identifying recurring risks, improving procedures, strengthening reporting quality and raising safety accountability across the project.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of experience in HSE management roles within infrastructure, rail, metro, construction or major transportation projects.
Strong preference for candidates with rail or metro infrastructure project experience in the UAE or GCC region.
Solid familiarity with UAE and GCC statutory health, safety and environmental regulations.
Lead Auditor accreditation or equivalent HSE audit certification will be an advantage.
Demonstrated expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency planning, compliance audits and safety performance management.
Strong understanding of international safety standards and best practices, including OSHA, ISO, ANSI and project‑specific HSE governance frameworks.
Proven ability to develop and deliver HSE training programs for diverse construction, engineering, contractor and site‑based teams.
Experience in client‑facing roles with the ability to align safety expectations across contractors, consultants, operators and stakeholders.
Proficiency in HSE management systems, audit reporting, KPI tracking, corrective action management and compliance documentation.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor HSE teams, influence site behaviour and build a consistent safety culture.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, deliver presentations, conduct meetings and engage with regulatory bodies.
Practical problem‑solving ability with sound judgment in high‑pressure project environments.
Strong team‑building capability with the confidence to lead safety improvement across multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills Set