Senior HSE Manager – Construction (UAE, High-Rise)

RAQ Contracting Company LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 312,000 - 456,000; Full time

Job summary

RAQ Contracting Company LLC is seeking an experienced HSE leader to develop, implement and monitor health, safety and environmental policies across our construction sites in the UAE. The role requires ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards, conducting risk assessments, and leading incident investigations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-rise construction, NEBOSH qualification and proven leadership abilities to guide site safety teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Minimum 10–12 years of HSE experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience in high-rise building construction projects.
• Previous experience with a main contractor in the UAE is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations and international safety standards.
• NEBOSH IGC / Diploma or equivalent professional HSE qualification.
• Excellent leadership, communication and incident management skills.
• Immediate joiners are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations, local authority requirements and international safety standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments.
• Monitor the implementation of HSE plans, method statements and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Lead accident and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Supervise and guide HSE Engineers, Officers and site safety teams.
• Coordinate with project management, consultants and subcontractors on all HSE matters.
• Conduct safety training, toolbox talks and awareness programmes.
• Monitor environmental compliance and ensure safe working practices across construction activities.
• Prepare HSE reports and present performance updates to senior management.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident management

Site safety supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in EHS

Job description

RAQ Contracting Company LLC is seeking an experienced HSE leader to develop, implement and monitor health, safety and environmental policies across our construction sites in the UAE. The role requires ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards, conducting risk assessments, and leading incident investigations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-rise construction, NEBOSH qualification and proven leadership abilities to guide site safety teams and