Senior HSE Manager – Construction Safety Leader

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced HSE Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead site safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance. You will oversee SH&E processes, incident investigations, audits, training, and risk assessments across major construction projects.

The role requires a deep knowledge of UAE safety regulations, a strong track record in infrastructure and buildings safety, and the ability to lead teams on site. UAE driving license and in-person interview in Abu Dhabi are essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in safety, health and environment or a related engineering field from an accredited university.
• OSH education and certifications such as NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6/7.
• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certification.
• Extensive knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi health and safety regulations and reporting procedures including ADOSH-SF.
• Minimum 15+ years of construction safety management in the Middle East, with at least 5 years as OSH Manager on construction supervision or project management.
• OSH management experience in both infrastructure and buildings construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to supervise in a managerial capacity.
• Holds valid UAE Driver’s license.
• Able to attend in-person interviews in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Advises and assists the most senior construction site representative in establishing and managing ESHARP and Parsons SH&E processes.
• Develops site-specific work plans and SH&E compliance programs for relevant regulations and client needs.
• Collaborates with SH&E and project managers to evaluate contractors’ SH&E performance and culture.
• Audits projects against corporate/client standards; prepares audit reports.
• Implements Parsons’ injury and incident reporting and management processes.
• Initiates incident investigations and root-cause analyses with secure protocols.
• Performs trend analyses on audits, inspections and incidents; submits regular reports.
• Represents the SH&E program manager on project worksites.
• Oversees emergency response and first aid teams at sites.
• Prepares and reviews OSH statistics reports and presentations.
• Represents management during safety inspections by regulators or insurers.
• Oversees new hire safety orientation and related training.
• Reviews risk assessments for upcoming work and supports safety planning.

Skills

OSH management

HSE leadership

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Auditing & reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

UAE driver license

Education

Bachelors degree

NEBOSH Diploma

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Parsons is seeking an experienced HSE Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead site safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance. You will oversee SH&E processes, incident investigations, audits, training, and risk assessments across major construction projects.

The role requires a deep knowledge of UAE safety regulations, a strong track record in infrastructure and buildings safety, and the ability to lead teams on site. UAE driving license and in-person interview in Abu Dhabi are essential.