Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Purpose:

To lead, develop, and implement the organization's QHSE strategy across all business units—Civil, MEP, Power, and Facilities Management—ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, international standards, and best practices while fostering a strong safety and quality culture.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a unified QHSE strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor QHSE teams across all divisions and project sites.
• Establish a culture of safety excellence and continuous improvement.
• Advise senior leadership on risk, compliance, and performance.

1. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and client requirements.
• Implement and maintain integrated management systems aligned with:
• ISO 9001 (Quality)
• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
• ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
• Oversee internal and external audits and certifications.

1. Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks across Civil, MEP, Power, and FM activities.
• Drive hazard identification, HAZID/HAZOP, and risk assessment processes.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions.

1. Operational Excellence

• Standardize QHSE procedures across all divisions and projects.
• Monitor QHSE KPIs (LTIFR, TRIR, NCRs, environmental metrics).
• Ensure effective implementation of method statements, permits, and safe systems of work.
• Promote digitalization of QHSE reporting and analytics.

1. Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, consultants, and auditors.
• Represent the company in QHSE-related forums and inspections.
• Support business development by ensuring QHSE compliance in tenders and prequalifications.

1. Training & Culture

• Develop and implement QHSE training programs for all levels.
• Drive behavioral safety programs and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Ensure competency development across all operational teams.

1. Environmental & Sustainability

• Lead environmental protection initiatives and sustainability strategies.
• Ensure waste management, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance across projects.
• Support ESG reporting and sustainability goals.

Key Performance Areas:

• Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Strategy & Compliance
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Control
• Incident & Accident Management
• Training & Employee Awareness
• Quality Control & Assurance
• Environmental Sustainability & Waste Management

Education Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
• Professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, Lead Auditor ISO standards).
• 15+ years of experience in QHSE within construction and infrastructure sectors.
• Proven leadership experience in multi-division organizations (Civil, MEP, Power, FM).
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulations is preferred.
• Willingness to travel across project sites
• Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.