Solar HSE Manager

Dome Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 270,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Dome Group seeks an experienced Solar HSE Manager to lead HSE at solar EPC project sites in the UAE. You will develop and implement site HSE plans, risk assessments, and safe systems of work, ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.

Role covers supervision of civil works through commissioning, with focus on high-risk activities, PTW, incident investigations, and workforce training. UAE-based, project-site locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Health, Safety, or Environmental field.
• NEBOSH IGC mandatory.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is an advantage.
• Desirable extra qualifications in construction safety and incident investigation.
• ISO 45001/ISO 14001 auditor qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead site HSE plans, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Oversee HSE during all solar EPC activities from civils to commissioning.
• Manage high-risk activities including working at height and electrical safety.
• Ensure UAE regulatory compliance with federal and emirate rules.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, toolbox talks and close actions.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver HSE inductions and training, verify competencies.
• Monitor PTW system and risk assessments before high-risk work.
• Establish emergency response and environmental controls.
• Manage subcontractor HSE plans and performance reviews.
• Maintain HSE statistics and monthly performance reports.
• Coordinate with client, authorities, and consultants.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent higher-level HSE qualification

Additional qualifications in construction safety, environmental management, incident investigation, fire safety, first aid, or risk assessment

ISO 45001/ISO 14001 auditor/lead auditor certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Operational Reporting To: Senior Project Manager

Functional Reporting To: Group QHSE Manager

Work Location: Project Site(s), UAE

JOB DESCRIPTION – SOLAR HSE MANAGER

Department: QHSE / Projects

Position: Solar HSE Manager

Operational Reporting To: Senior Project Manager

Functional Reporting To: Group QHSE Manager

Work Location: Project Site(s), UAE

1. Job Purpose

To lead and manage all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) activities at solar EPC project sites, ensuring compliance with applicable UAE HSE legislation, client requirements, project specifications, and Group QHSE policies. The role is responsible for implementing effective site HSE systems, preventing incidents, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring safe execution of solar construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Site HSE Management: Develop, implement, and monitor the project-specific HSE Plan, risk assessments, method statements, emergency response plans, and safe systems of work.

• Solar EPC Activities: Oversee HSE compliance during civil works, piling, foundations, mounting structure installation, solar PV module installation, DC/AC cabling, inverter installation, transformer and substation works, energisation, testing, and commissioning.

• Critical Risk Management: Ensure effective controls for working at height, electrical safety, LOTO, excavation, lifting operations, heavy equipment, hot work, confined spaces, temporary electrical installations, and simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).

• UAE Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable UAE federal and emirate-level HSE requirements, relevant environmental regulations, client standards, and project-specific HSE obligations.

• Inspections and Audits: Conduct routine site inspections, HSE audits, toolbox talks, and compliance reviews; identify unsafe conditions and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.

• Incident Management: Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts; conduct root-cause analysis and implement preventive and corrective measures.

• Workforce Training: Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and task-specific training. Verify workforce competency and required certifications.

• Permit-to-Work (PTW): Monitor implementation of the PTW system and ensure adequate risk assessments, authorisations, isolation, and supervision before high-risk activities commence.

• Emergency Preparedness: Establish and test emergency response arrangements, including electrical incidents, fire, heat stress, medical emergencies, and evacuation.

• Environmental Management: Monitor waste management, spill prevention, dust, noise, housekeeping, and other project environmental controls.

• Subcontractor Management: Assess subcontractor HSE plans, monitor compliance, and enforce corrective actions in coordination with project management.

• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain HSE statistics, inspection records, training matrices, incident reports, action trackers, and monthly HSE performance reports.

• Client Coordination: Liaise with client representatives, consultants, authorities, and other contractors on HSE matters, inspections, audits, and compliance requirements.

• Stop-Work Authority: Exercise authority to stop unsafe activities and escape significant risks, incidents, and non-compliances to the Senior Project Manager and Group QHSE Manager.

• Continuous Improvement: Promote workforce participation, safety leadership, lessons learned, and continual improvement of project HSE performance.

3. Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety (Mandatory).

• NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent higher-level HSE qualification is an advantage.

• Additional qualifications in construction safety, environmental management, incident investigation, fire safety, first aid, or risk assessment are desirable.

• ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems auditor/lead auditor certification is an advantage.

4. Experience and Competencies

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably including at least 3–5 years in utility-scale solar PV EPC projects.

• Proven UAE experience with solar EPC contractors, renewable energy developers, or major construction projects (UAE solar EPC experience is strongly preferred).

• Practical knowledge of solar PV construction, electrical installation, commissioning, and associated high-risk activities.

• Experience implementing project HSE plans, PTW systems, risk assessments, method statements, audits, and incident investigations.

• Familiarity with UAE HSE legislation, client HSE standards, and relevant international best practices.

• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage subcontractors and workforce safety across large, multidisciplinary project sites.

• Proficiency in MS Office and preparation of HSE reports and performance dashboards.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance with project and Group QHSE requirements.

• Timely closure of HSE inspection findings and corrective actions.

• Completion of planned inspections, audits, inductions, and toolbox talks.

• Incident prevention, investigation quality, and implementation of lessons learned.

• Subcontractor HSE compliance and workforce safety engagement.

• Compliance with environmental requirements and emergency preparedness plans.