HSE Manager - Residential/Mixed Development

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for their Abu Dhabi project. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or Engineering and at least 15 years of health and safety experience, with strong leadership skills and understanding of safety compliance. The role includes developing health and safety systems, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring on-site safety procedures are followed. The position communicates regularly with project leadership and ensures compliance with the firm’s quality and health policies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the health and safety field.
• Team leadership with a focus on safety compliance and effectiveness.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environment issues.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contract documents for safety requirements.
• Develops and implements Health & Safety Systems.
• Conducts on-site safety performance monitoring.

Skills

Occupational safety

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Safety compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or Engineering

EHS-related master's degree

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Reviews the contract documents for each Construction Package in respect of Safety requirements and procedures and advises the Construction Manager of any deficiency.
• Reviews and advises the Project Director/Manager on on-site safety organizations and key personnel CVs as submitted by the Contractors.
• Develops and implements Health & Safety Systems.
• Continually improves Health and Safety implementation across the project by providing direction and guidance to our client and assessing the effectiveness of the Safety Management System and taking part in the annual review.
• Performs Risk Assessment as deemed necessary.
• Ensures all activities on-site comply with safety procedures in respect of the format signed off by the Safety Officer.
• Ensures Safety Staff on site are adequate and reports to the Project Director in case of a shortfall. Ensure team members on-site follow safety procedures and report to the Project Director in case of deficiency.
• Participates in weekly meetings and monthly executive meetings.
• Coordinates with other HSE Managers to ensure that HSE policy is implemented.
• Participates with PM staff in reviewing and assessing the Closeout Report.
• Oversees and monitors the HSE performance of the Contractor and CSC.
• Undertakes on-site monitoring of HSE performance.
• Leads HSE meetings on the project.
• Cooperates with all parties involved and ensures HSE is a priority.
• Assists the CSC with the management of HSE on the project.
• Reports on HSE issues on behalf of the PMC as required.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Skills

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in occupational safety & Health or Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous or current experience in residential or mixed development projects.
• Comes with consulting or PMC experience
• At least 15+ years of experience in the health and safety field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience (as a manager or above) accompanied by an EHS-related masters degree.
• Or 6 years of relevant work experience (as a manager or above) accompanied by an EHS-related bachelors degree; or NEBOSH Diploma.
• Or a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience (as a manager or above) accompanied by Post-Secondary EHS Qualification (NVQ level 4/5).
• In addition to the above qualifications, Practitioners shall be OSHAD- OSHMS Practitioner A Grade and lead auditor qualification 14001, 18001 & 45001 etc.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Up-to-date knowledge of all issues relating to Safety, Health, and the Environment.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate and complete tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.