Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centers, and more. SHG operates over 98 properties in 26 countries with a commitment to deliver authentic and diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together, all around the world

We are looking for an experienced Environmental & Safety Lead with a strong environmental and sustainability background to lead our Environmental, Health & Safety strategy across multiple venues and brands.

This role will primarily drive environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and ISO 14001 standards , while also overseeing occupational health & safety programs under ISO 45001.

The ideal candidate comes from an environment-first profile , with deep expertise in environmental systems, regulatory compliance, audits, and impact reduction — not solely safety operations.

ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certifications are mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support & Initiate Group-wide initiatives on waste segregation, recycling, composting, and energy/water efficiency.
• Contribute to biodiversity and community engagement initiatives in alignment with ISO 26000.
• Support data collection and reporting for ESG and sustainability metrics.
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Conduct workplace risk assessments and inspections across venues.
• Perform internal audits to evaluate compliance and report findings to management.
• Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) through the IMS and ensure timely closure.
• Lead investigations for incidents and near misses.
• Identify root causes and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
• Maintain the incident and corrective action log in coordination with site representatives.
• Deliver induction and refresher training on HSE procedures and environmental awareness.
• Conduct Toolbox Talks and Safety Campaigns across all sites.
• Maintain training attendance logs and ensure 100% compliance with the annual HSE training matrix
• Prepare monthly and quarterly HSE reports, including KPI performance, audit outcomes, and incident trends.
• Support management review meetings with accurate data and performance analysis.
• Liaise with certification bodies and external auditors for ISO audits and renewals.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications: NEBOSH IGC (mandatory); ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 certifications are mandatory for this role
• Lead Auditor preferred. HACCP/Food Safety awareness is an advantage.
• Experience: 4 years in HSE, with at least 1 year in supervisory or lead role
• Proven track record in ISO 14001 and ISO45001 implementation and HSE audits.
• Experience in hospitality, food & beverage, or service sector.
• Strong knowledge UAE HSE legislation and international standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with HSE reporting systems or digital tools.