Senior HSE Manager - Construction

Role Overview

Senior HSE Manager - Construction at AD Ports Group. The role leads the health, safety, and environmental function for construction projects, ensuring a safe and compliant environment while driving a proactive safety culture and managing HSE performance across the project lifecycle.

Role Purpose

Establish and maintain a robust health, safety, and environmental framework for construction projects. Develop and implement HSE strategies, plans, and initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a culture of safety across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Lead the development and execution of HSE strategies for construction projects.
• Define and monitor HSE KPIs, reporting to project leadership and management.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance and embed a culture of excellence.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with UAE and international HSE standards and regulations.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with construction activities.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and compliance.

Inspections, Audits & Investigations

• Conduct HSE inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations.
• Manage incident investigation, audits, and corrective action processes.

Environmental Management

• Ensure environmental controls and waste management practices are implemented.

Culture & Engagement

• Promote a proactive safety culture through training and engagement initiatives.
• Ability to influence and drive behavioral change towards a proactive safety culture.

Project Integration & Collaboration

• Work closely with project teams to integrate HSE requirements into project execution.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HSE, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent are required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant HSE experience, with a focus on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety standards and risk management.
• Proven experience in managing HSE teams and contractors.
• Experience in incident investigation, audits, and corrective action management.
• Familiarity with emergency preparedness and crisis response strategies.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills in English, with Arabic as an advantage.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.