Senior Health & Safety Lead (OHS & ISO 45001)

AccorHotel Fairmont; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotel Fairmont is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health and safety initiatives across facilities in Abu Dhabi. You will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, and oversee incident investigations while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust safety training.

The role requires strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, ISO 45001 familiarity preferred, and the ability to deliver training and manage emergency response planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a health and safety management role.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE labor laws and OHS requirements.
• Risk assessment and hazard identification expertise.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Strong English communication and training delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee health and safety policies and programs
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses with control measures
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near-misses; implement corrective actions
• Maintain safety documentation and report to regulatory authorities
• Deliver safety training programs to employees at all levels
• Perform safety audits and inspections of facilities and work practices
• Coordinate emergency response, evacuation procedures and drills
• Monitor safety performance metrics and report to management

Skills

HSE management

UAE labour laws

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

English communication

Job description

AccorHotel Fairmont is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health and safety initiatives across facilities in Abu Dhabi. You will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, and oversee incident investigations while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust safety training.

The role requires strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, ISO 45001 familiarity preferred, and the ability to deliver training and manage emergency response planning.