We are seeking a qualified and experienced HSE Manager to join our team in the UAE.
The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in health, safety, and environmental management practices in large-scale themed entertainment and leisure development projects such as theme parks, water parks, public venues, attractions, recreational facilities, etc.
Key Responsibilities
HSE Leadership & Governance
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the project's HSE Management System.
- Provide strategic HSE guidance and support to the PMC team, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Promote a proactive and positive safety culture through visible leadership, engagement, coaching, and performance monitoring.
- Conduct project HSE meetings and provide professional HSE input to support safe project delivery.
Contractor HSE Management
- Monitor and ensure contractor compliance with approved HSE Plans, project procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable legal obligations.
- Evaluate, monitor, and manage contractors' HSE performance and behavioral safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review and approve contractor HSE documentation, including HSE Plans, risk assessments, method statements, emergency response plans, inspections, and audit reports.
- Ensure contractors communicate task-specific risk assessments and control measures effectively to their workforce prior to commencing activities.
- Verify that suitable and sufficient controls are implemented to eliminate or mitigate identified risks.
Risk Management & Assurance
- Proactively identify project risks and communicate findings to contractors and project stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of control measures.
- Develop and implement comprehensive HSE assurance programs, including:
- Site inspections
- Joint inspections with contractors
- Internal and external audits
- Fire and life safety audits
- Management safety walks
- HSE performance reviews
- Review findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed within agreed timeframes.
Incident Management & Regulatory Compliance
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring lessons learned and corrective actions are effectively implemented.
- Ensure all reportable incidents are notified and reported to relevant regulatory authorities in accordance with statutory requirements and project procedures.
- Maintain positive engagement with regulatory authorities and support project teams during inspections and official site visits.
- Ensure all project stakeholders comply with applicable federal laws, local regulations, ministerial orders, and client requirements.
Reporting & Performance Monitoring
- Prepare, review, and submit monthly HSE reports, including KPIs, leading and lagging indicators, trend analysis, and performance statistics.
- Develop HSE alerts, bulletins, and awareness communications in coordination with Project Management representatives.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all project-related HSE documentation is current and appropriately managed through project management systems such as Aconex, Asite, or equivalent platforms.
HSE Administration & Documentation
- Review, approve, and maintain project HSE documents.
- Ensure all enforcement notices, audit findings, and inspection observations are tracked and closed out within agreed timelines.
- Verify that all required HSE permits, approvals, registrations, and NOCs remain valid and up to date.