Senior HSE Manager - GCC Construction Safety Leader

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental excellence across multiple projects. You will develop, implement, and monitor HSE policies and ensure site compliance.

The role requires NEBOSH IGC or Diploma, IOSH/OSHA and First Aid training, 10+ years in construction HSE with GCC/UAE experience, and a valid UAE driving license. Strong leadership and incident investigations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental/Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of construction HSE experience, including 5+ years as an HSE Manager in the GCC/UAE.
• NEBOSH International Diploma or NEBOSH IGC certification is mandatory.
• IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA Certification, and First Aid & Fire Safety Training are required.
• Valid UAE Driving License.
• Experience managing HSE across multiple construction sites (infrastructure, commercial, high-rise).
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law, OSHAD, Dubai/Ras Al Khaimah Municipalities, Civil Defense, ISO 45001 & 14001.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Hands-on risk assessments, investigations, audits, inspections, emergency planning, contractor management, and legal compliance.
• Excellent report writing, communication, HSE training, and toolbox talks.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; ERP knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the company's HSE policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations, client requirements, and international standards.
• Lead HSE teams across multiple projects and conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct risk assessments, review method statements, and develop emergency preparedness plans.
• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training programs.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare monthly HSE reports, statistics, and KPIs for management.
• Promote and maintain a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

Skills

Leadership

HSE management

Site inspections

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

HSE audits

Emergency response planning

Contractor management

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Communication

HSE training

Toolbox talks

Microsoft Office

UAE Labour Law

ISO 45001/ISO 14001

ERP knowledge

UAE Driving License

Education

Bachelor's Degree in OHS/Engineering

NEBOSH International Diploma

NEBOSH IGC

IOSH Managing Safely

OSHA Certification

First Aid & Fire Safety Training

Valid UAE Driving License

Tools

ERP system knowledge

Job description

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental excellence across multiple projects. You will develop, implement, and monitor HSE policies and ensure site compliance.

The role requires NEBOSH IGC or Diploma, IOSH/OSHA and First Aid training, 10+ years in construction HSE with GCC/UAE experience, and a valid UAE driving license. Strong leadership and incident investigations are essential.