Regional HSE Manager

Structural; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Regional HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety, and Environmental operations in Dubai and beyond. This pivotal role involves promoting a robust safety culture, conducting safety assessments, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safety management within the construction industry, along with strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join this forward-thinking company and contribute to a culture of safety while enjoying competitive compensation and various benefits that support career growth and personal development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years in safety construction management with a focus on fast-paced environments.
• Strong proficiency in local safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE operations in UAE and KSA, promoting a 24/7 Safety Culture.
• Conduct safety assessments and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Safety Management

Incident Investigation

Root-Cause Analysis

Training Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

ISO 45001 Certification

NEBOSH Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Procore

Labor Chart

Job description

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working across the USA and select international markets. STRUCTURAL has been established in the Middle East since 2008 and has offices/operations in UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi), Qatar, KSA, and operates in both Commercial and Industrial markets.

We are currently recruiting for a Regional HSE Manager to be primarily based in our Dubai office with regular travel to Abu Dhabi and KSA. As the Regional HSE Manager, you will lead our HSE related operations in the UAE and KSA by promoting our 24/7 Safety Culture, providing technical expertise to the operational teams, supporting the project planning process, building collaborative relationships with operational leaders as well as supporting the incident management process.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Leading and/or coordinating training for both general and project specific use in areas such as safety requirements and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, use of safety equipment and safe performance of work tasks.
• Conducting, facilitating, and reviewing safety assessments to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, customer and company regulations.
• Ensuring all processes are followed during construction site incident reviews along with determining lessons learned and recommending corrective actions.
• Working with project personnel and project teams to perform root-cause analyses, evaluate information, and implement corrective solutions.
• Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting statistical data related to occupational accidents and hazards.
• Participating as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in project-specific pre-planning processes.
• Developing & implementing complex EHS Planning (PT, Confined Space, LOTO, etc.).
• Managing multiple direct reports (combination of Safety Officers, Senior Safety Officers, and HSE Managers) and mentoring Project Engineers and Interns in safety.
• Mentoring and providing development opportunities for direct report(s) and others with an interest in a safety position.
• Visiting projects and developing relationships with our field teams.
• Leading Safety efforts, including incident investigation, best practice sharing, safety video review, and safe employee reward and recognition programs.
• Facilitating the annual STRUCTURAL Safety Champion program.
• Working with project teams to identify safety challenges and collaboratively develop solutions.
• Working with project teams to draft written project-specific safety plans for client submission as required.
• Building synergy with other branches and helps develop consistent processes/practices within the entire region. Working with Safety Managers and leaders from other business lines to share and develop best practices and enhance institutional knowledge.
• Providing constructive, efficient, and effective elevation of safety challenges to Operational and Safety leadership.
• Collaborating with resource managers to research select appropriate PPE to meet project safety needs.
• Responding immediately to jobsite incidents and acting as company representative with regulatory agency inspections.
• Working with our corporate safety team to ensure company safety initiatives are implemented successfully.
• Being responsible for overall HSE reporting and providing updates as prudent to overall company leadership.

Candidates who meet the following criteria may be considered for this strategic safety leadership position:

• ISO 45001 (IRCA) Certification and NEBOSH Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Emergency Services, Construction, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in safety construction management within the construction industry overseeing construction safety operations in a fast-paced construction market.
• 10+ years of experience within the region and well versed with local rules and regulations to effectively guide and support the team.
• Proficiency in English.
• Previous experience working with Claims Management policies and procedures.
• Previous experience performing safety audits and presenting results to multiple operational teams.
• Previous experience working for a self-performing contractor.
• Strong use of computers and corresponding programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other database programs. Ability to learn other programs such as: Procore, Labor chart, etc.

Our ideal candidate is an innovative, energetic, forward-focused and decisive individual who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment; can set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; will encourage and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.