Senior HSE Manager (UAE Resident)

Maersk; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk H2S Safety Services seeks a Senior HSE Manager with NEBOSH IOSH RSPP ASPP Level 6 to lead safety operations in the UAE. This role emphasizes high-risk environments, safety leadership, and regulatory compliance across projects.

The position is based in Dubai with a project duration of six months. The incumbent will oversee safety planning, training, incident investigation, and coordination of PPE, permits, and access control to ensure a safe worksite.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Safety Engineering, Industrial Safety Diploma or similar scientific discipline.
• NEBOSH IOSH RSPP ASPP or level 6 equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in a safety role within metalworking contexts (steelworks or oil & gas).
• 8+ years total EH&S experience with at least 5–7 years as EH&S Manager.

Responsibilities

• Review client safety documentation and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain Health and Safety Plan with HSES team.
• Prepare and update emergency and evacuation plans based on site conditions.
• Coordinate PPE procurement for all site personnel and visitors.
• Organize safety orientation and site-specific training sessions.
• Implement access control measures (permits, LOTO) for safety.
• Lead toolbox talks and report unsafe behaviours or conditions.
• Oversee incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving

Safety culture transformation

Education

Engineering Safety degree

Industrial Safety Diploma

Tools

PPE management

Permit to Work

Lockout/Tagout

Risk assessment

Job description

Are you a safety-focused professional with wide expertise in HSE operations

Maersk H2S Safety Services is seeking a dedicated and experiencedSeniorHSE Manager with NEBOSH IOSH RSPP ASPP level 6to join our team in UAE. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-risk environments and is passionate about upholding the highest standards of health safety and environmental protection.

Project Duration:6 months

We Offer

• Working hours: 60 hours per week: 10h/day x 6 days/week
• A supportive and safety-conscious work environment
• The opportunity to contribute to impactful projects
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Key Responsibilities

• Review client-provided safety documentation and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations
• Develop and maintain the Health and Safety Plan in collaboration with the HSES team
• Prepare and update emergency and evacuation plans based on actual site conditions
• Coordinate the procurement and availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all site personnel and visitors
• Organize safety orientation and training sessions tailored to site-specific risks and procedures
• Implement personnel and vehicle identification systems to ensure controlled site access
• Conduct regular safety coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders
• Plan and execute emergency drills in line with site configuration and emergency plans
• Perform job site safety inspections document findings and recommend corrective actions
• Suspend activities when safety conditions are inadequate
• Lead Toolbox Talks to address safety issues and corrective measures
• Report and address unsafe behaviours or conditions on site
• Manage Permit to Work and Lockout/Tagout systems during commissioning
• Organize additional safety training as needed
• Oversee incident reporting investigation root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

We are looking for

• Residency:UAE resident living and working locally
• Education: degree in Engineering Safety Engineering Industrial Technical Diploma or similar scientific discipline
• Experience:minimum 5 years in a safety role within metalworking contexts (preferably steelworks or oil & gas) ideally 1012 years in EH&S with at least 57 years as EH&S Manager
• Certifications:NEBOSH IOSH RSPP ASPP or other qualification equivalent to level 6 of the EH&S qualification framework
• Skills:

Strong interpersonal and team collaboration abilities

Effective communication across all organizational levels

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Capable of transforming the safety culture

• Site Activities:willingness to continuously supervise the activities of workers directly
• in the work area carrying out office activities at the end of shift
• Additional Expertise:root cause analysis emergency response accident investigation reporting safety procedures audits minutes of meeting firefighting lifting chemical handling permit-to-work systems confined space entry gas testing advanced risk assessment
• Language:fluent in spoken and written English Arabic and Italian are a plus
• Preferred:previous experience in Gulf region

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Required Experience

Manager