Job Description
Job overview
The Project HSE Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all Health, Safety & Environmental activities on the construction project. The role ensures safe execution of all site activities, full compliance with project standards, and continuous promotion of a strong safety culture among the workforce, subcontractors, and site management across residential building and tower projects in the UAE
Key responsibilities:
•Safety leadership — Lead the site HSE team, conduct daily walkthroughs, and drive a “Zero Harm” culture across the project in close collaboration with the Project Manager.
•HSE planning — Develop, implement, and update the Construction HSE Plan, Traffic Management Plan, and Emergency Response Plan; ensure compliance with local regulations and client requirements.
•Risk assessment & control — Oversee preparation and review of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses; implement the Permit-to-Work system for all high-risk activities.
•Inspections & audits — Conduct daily and weekly HSE inspections across all work fronts; carry out periodic OHSM system audits and focused audits for continuous improvement.
•Incident management — Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
•HSE reporting — Maintain all HSE statistics and prepare weekly and monthly reports for project leadership and client review.
•Workforce training — Ensure delivery of site-specific inductions, toolbox talks, and task-based training; promote behavioural-based safety programmes and verify worker competency.
•Subcontractor management — Evaluate subcontractors’ HSE plans and capabilities before mobilisation; lead coordination meetings to align all parties with project safety requirements.
•Emergency preparedness — Ensure availability and readiness of all emergency equipment; conduct regular drills involving site teams, security, and subcontractors.
•Environmental management — Implement controls for dust suppression, waste segregation, noise control, and spill prevention; ensure compliance with environmental permits.
Qualifications & requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, or a related discipline
•NEBOSH IGC and Diploma or equivalent internationally recognised HSE qualification; HSE Management Level 6 or 7 preferred
•15+ years of experience in construction HSE including high-rise, villas, infrastructure, civil, and MEP works
•Strong knowledge of local construction laws, codes, and best practices (working at height, heavy lifting, excavation, scaffolding)
•Proven experience managing large multi-contractor construction sites
•Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
•Expertise in hazard identification, risk control, and incident root-cause analysis
•Excellent reporting, documentation, and audit capabilities
•Ability to handle pressure and coordinate multiple site activities simultaneously
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