HSSE Section Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HSSE Section Manager with strong, proven expertise in incident and accident investigation, including high-potential incidents and serious injuries. The role is critical in driving safety excellence across large-scale real estate and construction projects by identifying root causes, preventing recurrence, and embedding a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead thorough investigations of all incidents, accidents, near misses, and high-potential events using recognized Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Prepare clear, professional incident investigation reports for senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Identify trends and recurring issues through data analysis and recommend practical, corrective, and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure effective implementation and follow-up of corrective actions across projects and sites.
• Communicate lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across all business units.
• Oversee the implementation of HSSE policies, procedures, and systems across construction sites and operational facilities.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to reduce incident recurrence.
• Work closely with project teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure full HSSE compliance.
• Train and mentor site safety teams on incident reporting and professional investigation techniques.
• Support emergency response planning and crisis management when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH certification or equivalent (mandatory).
• Advanced certifications in Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis are highly preferred.
• 9–15 years of HSSE experience, ideally within real estate development or major construction projects.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience investigating serious incidents, LTIs, fatalities, and high-potential events.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present findings clearly to senior leadership.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive post-incident situations.
• Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).