Senior HSE Manager

KF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior HSE Manager to strategically lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives across their large-scale projects. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in HSE management, demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, and ensure compliance with international standards. This role involves developing a comprehensive HSE strategy, managing project-level teams, and engaging with stakeholders to uphold safety culture and governance. Competitive package and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior HSE leadership roles within contracting, construction, or infrastructure organizations.
• Strong expertise in HSE governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading large teams and driving organizational safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement company-wide HSE strategy.
• Provide leadership to project-level HSE managers and teams.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and international standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Oversee audits and inspections.

Skills

HSE governance

Risk management

Safety culture development

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Environmental Science

NEBOSH Diploma

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a leading contracting organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi delivering large-scale civil and infrastructure projects across the UAE. Operating under a global holding structure the company is recognized for its financial discipline transparency and strong project governance.

Role Overview

The Senior HSE Manager will be responsible for leading the companys overall health safety and environmental strategy across multiple large-scale contracting projects. This role requires a seasoned leader with extensive experience in HSE management who can drive organizational safety culture ensure compliance with international standards and provide strategic oversight to project-level HSE teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and implement the company-wide HSE strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide leadership and oversight to project-level HSE managers and teams.
• Ensure integration of HSE practices into all phases of project delivery.

Governance & Compliance

• Establish robust HSE governance frameworks policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations international standards and client requirements.
• Oversee audits inspections and reporting to executive leadership and regulatory authorities.

Risk Management & Incident Response

• Identify and mitigate risks across multiple projects and operations.
• Lead investigations of major incidents and ensure preventive measures are implemented.
• Develop emergency response strategies and crisis management plans.

Training & Development

• Drive company-wide HSE training and competency development programs.
• Mentor and develop HSE managers and professionals across the organization.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation in HSE practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the company in HSE matters with clients regulators and industry bodies.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders to enhance compliance and reputation.

Job Requirements

• Extensive experience in senior HSE leadership roles within contracting construction or infrastructure organizations.
• Strong expertise in HSE governance risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and drive organizational safety culture.
• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Environmental Science or related field; advanced professional certifications (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) preferred.

Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates and will refer candidates without regard to race color religion national origin sex age disability veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

Required Experience

Manager