HSEW Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services organization in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an HSE Manager to lead health, safety, security, and environment programs for a major construction project. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in mine safety, strong leadership skills, and the ability to develop and implement critical safety policies. This role offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive life insurance, and flexible work solutions, among other benefits.

Benefits

Tax‑free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Discretionary bonus program

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) experience.
• Strong leadership experience in Corporate OH&S policies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate OH&S activities of sub‑contractors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OHSAS 18001 standard.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and safety program for the construction management team.
• Develop and implement a site‑specific health and safety manual.
• Provide safety training and investigate incidents.
• Oversee and direct HSSE Coordinators and Administrator.
• Responsible for security and oversight of third-party security services.

Skills

Leadership in health and safety

Communication

Safety training development

Safety management systems

Teamwork

Education

Degree or Diploma in Health and Safety

Tools

Windows applications

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The HSE Manager leads health, safety, security, and environment programs for a major construction / mining project. They develop site‑specific safety manuals, oversee training, incident investigations, and compliance with PPE and safety laws. The role includes supervising HSE staff, coordinating with contractors and client representatives, and managing third‑party security services.

Your role

• Responsible for managing and supervising the health and safety program for the construction management team as well as the Trade Contractors' health and safety officers.
• With the support of the SLI Corporate HSSE Manager, develop and implement a site‑specific health and safety manual, which will contain policies and work procedures for the project.
• Maintain safety records and statistics and analyze the results to continuously improve the safety program.
• Provide safety training and orientation, investigate all incidents, ensure Trade Contractors adhere to the site‑specific safety procedures, including the wearing of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), monitor and participate in joint safety meetings and coordination activities with Coeur Rochester's safety representative.
• The HSSE manager will be mobilized during detailed engineering to develop the project HSSE manual and procedures and assist in development of the Project Execution Plan.
• Oversee and direct the work of the HSSE Coordinators and HSSE Administrator.
• Responsible for security and oversight of 3rd party security service provider in charge of gate security and overall project security services.

About you

• Minimum 10+ years Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) experience, construction / heavy industry.
• Strong leadership experience in the development and implementation of Corporate OH&S policies and initiatives.
• Be aware of state safety laws, codes of practice, guidance notes and safe working practices relevant to the work activities.
• Ability to write, develop, and present safety programs and reporting to high level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work with and coordinate the OH&S activities of sub‑contractors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to prepare and communicate OH&S reports both internally and to the client.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Windows applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher as well as Safety Management Systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OHSAS 18001 standard and requirements of COR.
• Experience in developing and delivering training material – Computer based training experience an asset.
• Degree or Diploma in Health and Safety, Master of Science and / or Safety Designation preferred.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.