Senior SHE Leader, Rail Safety & Compliance

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks an experienced Senior Manager - Safety, Health & Environment to lead SHE programs for our rail operations in Dubai, UAE. You will drive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide cross-functional teams across projects.

The role emphasizes ISO 45001 alignment, risk-based safety improvements, incident investigations, and staff training to support world-class rail operations. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Safety, Health & Environment management
• 5+ years in rail, transportation, or heavy industrial sector
• UAE labor laws knowledge
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies
• ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001 proficiency
• Strong analytical and leadership skills
• Experience managing cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Proficiency in safety management software and MS Office
• Ability to develop and deliver safety trainings
• Project management experience
• NEBOSH certification preferred
• Rail safety standards familiarity preferred
• Environmental compliance experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain integrated SHE management systems aligned with ISO 45001 and UAE requirements
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and hazard analyses across rail operations
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and rail safety regulations
• Oversee development and delivery of safety training programs
• Manage SHE budget and allocate resources
• Establish and monitor SHE KPIs
• Collaborate with operations to integrate safety into rail activities
• Prepare and present SHE reports to management and regulators
• Lead cross-functional teams on safety improvement programs
• Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and stakeholders
• Mentor and develop SHE team members

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

ISO 45001

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Project management

Education

NEBOSH certification

Rail safety standards knowledge

Tools

Safety management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM seeks an experienced Senior Manager - Safety, Health & Environment to lead SHE programs for our rail operations in Dubai, UAE. You will drive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide cross-functional teams across projects.

The role emphasizes ISO 45001 alignment, risk-based safety improvements, incident investigations, and staff training to support world-class rail operations. Equal opportunity employer.