Senior SHE Leader, Rail Operations (Dubai)

AECOM Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Well-being resources

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Manager - Safety, Health and Environment (Rail Operations) in Dubai to lead occupational health, safety, and environmental management within its rail operations team. The role requires 15+ years in SHE management, with at least 5 years in rail or heavy industry, and strong ISO 45001 expertise.

The successful candidate will drive risk assessments, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and safety training across rail operations and maintenance, while managing

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Safety, Health and Environment management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in rail, transportation, or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labour laws and occupational safety regulations; rail safety requirements and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated SHE management systems for rail operations.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and safety performance in rail activities.
• Coordinate incident investigations with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver SHE training programmes for operational and management personnel.
• Monitor SHE performance, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Tools

Safety management systems

Rail safety standards

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Manager - Safety, Health and Environment (Rail Operations) in Dubai to lead occupational health, safety, and environmental management within its rail operations team. The role requires 15+ years in SHE management, with at least 5 years in rail or heavy industry, and strong ISO 45001 expertise.

The successful candidate will drive risk assessments, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and safety training across rail operations and maintenance, while managing