HSE Manager – Road and Infrastructure | UAE

Leverage your technical leadership and join a well-established and renowned Emirati construction company, recognized for delivering complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider GCC region.

As a HSE Manager – Road and Infrastructure , you will be responsible for leading, implementing, and monitoring Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) management systems across large-scale construction projects. The role ensures full compliance with local HSE regulations, international standards, and client requirements while fostering a strong safety-first culture on site. You will have full ownership of construction-phase safety performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Managing the full OSH lifecycle during the construction phase, from planning through project completion.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining Project Safety Plans, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements in line with HSE regulations.
• Ensuring all construction activities comply with applicable HSE laws, client requirements, and international standards.
• Coordinating closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders on all HSE matters.
• Attending and leading safety meetings with clients and consultants, providing professional HSE guidance and recommendations.
• Leading accident and incident investigations, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conducting regular HSE audits, inspections, and site assessments across projects.
• Managing and closing NCRs, Notices of Improvement, site observations, and HSE non-conformities.
• Leading and supervising the site toolbox talk program to promote safety awareness.
• Implementing non-conformance, corrective action, and preventive action processes and reporting directly to the QHSE Manager.
• Monitoring HSE performance indicators and preparing regular reports for senior management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We Are Looking For:

• Prepare Safety Plans and Risk Assessments.
• Implement construction safety plans, policies, and procedures in compliance with HSE regulations.
• Attend safety meetings with clients and consultants.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations; compile reports in line with legal requirements.
• Perform HSE audits for projects.
• Respond to and resolve NCRs, notices of improvement, site observations, and HSE discrepancies.
• Lead the site safety toolbox talk program.
• Implement site non-conformance, corrective, and preventive action management processes, reporting to the QHSE Manager.
• Hold an OSH-related Master’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Have a minimum of 15 years of proven experience in the Health and Safety domain.
• Preferably have experience in UAE or other Gulf countries, especially in road and infrastructure construction companies.
• Possess leadership and delegation skills.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold a NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6 or above).