Senior HSE Leader - On-Site Safety & Compliance

Currie & Brown; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown is looking for a site-based Senior HSE manager for our projects based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will lead safety initiatives, manage KPI reporting and ensure contractor safety plans meet regulatory standards.

You will coordinate with project leaders and authorities, develop safety plans, and drive a culture of safety and excellence across a global consultancy. The role demands extensive site experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BSc in Construction Management or equivalent.
• IOSH, CITB scaffolding safety inspection course completed.
• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• NVQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice.
• Trained in first aid.
• A minimum of 15 years’ technical delivery experience in global construction consultancy.
• Accredited to CIOB or CMIOSH.
• Experience on high-rise projects, fit-outs and tenancy coordination.
• Strong technical writing and client-facing communication.
• Organised, proactive and commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Lead project safety with visible leadership and strategic initiatives.
• Manage and report safety KPIs to senior management.
• Contribute to programme safety strategy and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement project-specific safety plans.
• Conduct site inspections for compliance with plans.
• Review and approve contractor safety plans.
• Liaise with Department of Labour inspectors and authorities.
• Arrange OSHA testing and evaluations by external agencies.
• Ensure injury logs are submitted to government agencies.
• Enforce safety guidelines and advocate workplace safety at site.
• Train and drill staff for emergency response; investigate accidents.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

KPI reporting

Emergency response planning

Safety inspections

Accident investigation

Technical writing

Client-facing communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSc Construction Management or equivalent

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

NVQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

IOSH / CITB scaffolding safety inspection course

Tools

First aid training

Job description

Currie & Brown is looking for a site-based Senior HSE manager for our projects based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will lead safety initiatives, manage KPI reporting and ensure contractor safety plans meet regulatory standards.

You will coordinate with project leaders and authorities, develop safety plans, and drive a culture of safety and excellence across a global consultancy. The role demands extensive site experience and strong communication skills.