Senior HSE Manager - Construction Safety Leader

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 384,000 - 624,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead all health, safety, and environmental functions across construction site operations. The role ensures compliance with local laws and international best practices while fostering a strong safety culture among workers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain HSE plans, conduct audits and investigations, lead training, and liaise with regulators and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC or Diploma preferred.
• OSHA 30/OSHA 500 preferred.
• Lead Auditor ISO 45001/ISO 14001 preferred.
• First Aid & Fire Safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the HSE Management Plan aligned with local regulations and ISO standards.
• Ensure compliance with labor, safety, and environmental laws.
• Prepare RAMS and Permit-to-Work systems and update as required.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor high-risk activities and enforce PPE standards.
• Lead investigations of accidents and near-misses; prepare root-cause analyses.
• Maintain incident statistics and report to management.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and training sessions.
• Develop competency matrices and certify workforce.
• Promote proactive safety culture across project teams.
• Maintain HSE records and statutory documentation; coordinate with authorities and auditors.
• Develop and test Emergency Response Plans; coordinate drills.
• Monitor environmental aspects like waste, dust, and noise; ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Crisis-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH IGC / NEBOSH Diploma

OSHA 30/OSHA 500

Lead Auditor ISO 45001 / ISO 14001

First Aid & Fire Safety certification

Tools

MS Office

HSE reporting tools

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead all health, safety, and environmental functions across construction site operations. The role ensures compliance with local laws and international best practices while fostering a strong safety culture among workers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain HSE plans, conduct audits and investigations, lead training, and liaise with regulators and clients.