Senior SHE Leader Rail Safety and Compliance

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Safety, Health & Environment to lead the development, implementation and oversight of comprehensive SHE programs across rail operations, ensuring UAE compliance and international standards while fostering a strong safety culture.

The role requires decisive leadership, advanced risk assessment, incident investigation, training delivery and budget management, with a track record in ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001, RSSB or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive Safety, Health & Environment management experience.
• 5+ years in rail/transport/heavy industry.
• Knowledge of UAE labor laws and rail safety standards.
• Experience with risk assessment, hazard analysis and incident investigations.
• Proficiency with ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 and safety software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain SHE management systems for rail operations.
• Lead risk assessments and hazard analyses; identify vulnerabilities and mitigation.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure UAE and international safety standards compliance; manage regulatory relations.
• Oversee safety training programs; manage SHE budget and resources.
• Establish and monitor SHE KPIs; report to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH certification or equivalent

Tools

ISO 45001 (Safety Management Systems)

OHSAS 18001

Safety software

Job description

AECOM in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Safety, Health & Environment to lead the development, implementation and oversight of comprehensive SHE programs across rail operations, ensuring UAE compliance and international standards while fostering a strong safety culture.

The role requires decisive leadership, advanced risk assessment, incident investigation, training delivery and budget management, with a track record in ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001, RSSB or equivalent.