Senior Manager - Health & Safety

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UAE-based organization is looking for an experienced health, safety, and environmental (HSE) manager to oversee compliance and training across various sectors including oil and gas and construction. The role requires a degree in Occupational Health and Safety and certifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience in risk management, incident investigations, and safety audits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, and related HSE credentials.
• Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, audits, and safety program development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and develop HSE training.
• Manage hygiene and food safety operations for compliance.
• Oversee fire safety management and conduct safety training.

Skills

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Training

Leadership

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field

Tools

NEBOSH

IOSH

Job description

Overview

Lead and manage health, safety, and environmental (HSE) activities across multiple sectors, including oil and gas, construction, healthcare, and infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes risk assessment, regulatory compliance, incident investigations, training, audits, policy development, and leadership to foster a proactive safety culture. Certifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH are required for many positions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, develop HSE training, ensure compliance, investigate incidents, and lead safety audits; require NEBOSH or IOSH certification.
• Manage hygiene and food safety operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and standards, and provide training and monitoring of food handlers’ practices.
• Oversee fire safety management, conduct safety training, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and coordinate safety programs in healthcare facilities.
• Lead HSE management for mixed-use development, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk management, and safety culture across project phases.
• Develop and implement HSE management systems, conduct risk assessments, lead training programs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Oversee Occupational Safety and Health compliance, develop safety programs, lead audits, and promote a proactive safety culture with strong leadership skills.
• Develop and implement EHS strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, manage risks, promote sustainability, oversee health and safety programs, and deliver training.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, manage facility operations, lead safety training, and support energy efficiency projects with strong communication skills.
• Develop and implement HSE policies, conduct audits, lead training, analyze incidents, and ensure compliance with regulations while promoting safety culture.
• Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental policies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with safety standards; may require SARS/SRSS certification where specified.
• Stay informed about industry practices and regulatory changes to continually improve HSE performance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field; strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, and related HSE credentials.
• Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, audits, and safety program development across relevant sectors (Oil & Gas, construction, healthcare, infrastructure).
• Proven ability to manage projects, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver training and compliance initiatives on time.

Experience Highlights

• HSE Engineer/Senior HSE – Infrastructure Project: Hills & Fort Construction LLC, Dubai, UAE (9-15 years).
• HSE Manager – Al Geemi & Partners Contracting Company L.L.C, Abu Dhabi, UAE (15-20 years).

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