Regional HSQE Manager - IP

DHL; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global company opportunities

Career development potential

Competitive salary

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Regional HSQE Manager to drive and maintain HSQE programs across the Middle East & Africa. You will lead global initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a safety-first culture among employees, subcontractors, and suppliers.

This role requires extensive HSQE leadership and cross-functional collaboration, with travel across the region. Ideal candidates hold NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent, IOSH/SIA recognition, and Lead Auditor credentials,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of health and safety experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in transport, lifting operations, and training delivery.
• Preferred: experience in OOG/heavy transport and lifting operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional HSQE initiatives across the Middle East & Africa.
• Ensure compliance with international, national, and local HSQE laws.
• Develop and monitor regional HSQE KPIs and improvement plans.
• Provide HSQE guidance to regional teams and training sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

KPI development

Continuous improvement

Safety management systems

Communication skills

Training delivery

Adaptability

Project coordination

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent in HSQE

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

IRCA/Lead Auditor certification

Job description

Regional HSQE Manager - IP

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Job Purpose:

As a Regional HSQE Manager at DHL Industrial Projects, you will be a key figure in driving and maintaining Regional HSQE initiatives across the Middle East & Africa Region. This role requires a strategic and operational approach to ensure compliance with international and local HSQE standards, promoting a culture of safety excellence and environmental responsibility.

DHL Global Forwarding has an opening Regional HSQE Manager - IP, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Regional HSQE Manager - IP position

• Lead the implementation of global HSQE initiatives, adapting strategies to regional specifics while aligning with Global HSQE’s objectives.
• Ensure adherence to DHL IP HSQE policies and procedures, and compliance with international, national, and local HSQE legislation across their respective region, as applicable.
• Drive and foster the global HSQE strategy and culture amongst employees, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Ensure all incidents are reported effectively and providing support for Incident root cause analysis with operational and leadership teams. Where necessary lead investigation teams for significant events.
• Partner with Operational Teams to ensure subcontractors are aware of and comply with DHL IP and client specific HSQE requirements through assessing and monitoring subcontractor HSQE capabilities and activities.
• Partner with sales and bid teams for HSQE input in tenders, RFQs, and sales processes.
• In collaboration with key leadership, identify and develop regional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance HSQE performance.
• Contribute to the development and management of project HSQE plans, in collaboration with teams, aligning with client and contractual requirements.
• Regular travel across assigned region to promote, monitor, and implement HSQE standards.
• Collect and analyse HSQE performance data, contributing to global KPIs and reporting systems.
• Provide expert HSQE support and guidance to regional team on company, client, and site-specific HSQE requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with operational teams to share best practices and lessons learned in HSQE across different regions and projects.
• Identify and lead regional HSQE improvement initiatives, aligning with global standards and implement and oversee regional HSQE improvement plans.
• Establish and maintain key stakeholder relationships to drive and reinforce HSQE objectives.
• Participate in risk assessments and operational studies as per project HSQE requirements.
• Assist in the administration and implementation of HSQE training and development programs.
• Work closely with Engineering function to provide guidance, support, and expertise in the development and review, of engineering plans, ensuring they incorporate HSQE considerations throughout the life cycle of projects, whilst fostering a culture of innovation.

Now, here is what we need from you!

• Champion career development within the HSQE team.
• Exemplify DHL’s commitment to HSQE Excellence, leading by example.
• Effectively communicate and promote HSQE initiatives.
• Conduct regular HSQE meetings, both virtually and in-person, across regions.
• NEBOSH (International) General Certificate or equivalent in HSQE discipline
• Certified within a recognized safety organisation (IOSH/SIA etc.)
• Recognised auditor in HSQE discipline (ISO 45001, ISO9001 or 14001)
• Recognised incident investigation certificate.
• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent in HSQE discipline
• Lead Auditor in ISO 45001, 14001 or 9001.
• Advanced incident investigation certificate (e.g., Kelvin TOPSET).
• Membership in a recognized safety organization (IOSH/SIA, etc.).
• Lifting Supervisors certificate.
• Rigger/Banksman certification.
• Recognised train the trainer certificate
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in health and safety, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in transport, lifting operations, and training delivery.
• Experience in delivering training across multiple skill levels.
• Preferred: experience in OOG/heavy transport and lifting operations.
• Working knowledge of safety management system applications
• Passionate about Health & Safety.
• Strong operational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and KPI development

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than 30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.

Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.

Our Values: Respect & Results

Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.