Senior Manager, Health Safety And Environment

About the company

Our client is looking for a senior HSE manager to join a global environment team, where you'll lead the charge in creating safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces. You'll drive our zero-harm vision, reduce risks, and eliminate serious incidents across our operations worldwide. If you're passionate about HSE leadership, cultural change, and making a real impact, this role is for you.

Your tasks

Strategy & leadership

• Help shape and implement our global HSE strategy, focusing on risk reduction and zero serious injuries/fatalities (SIF).
• Step in as the primary HSE leader when the Group VP is unavailable.
• Lead HSE audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews - identifying gaps and recommending solutions.
• Investigate serious incidents, find root causes, and implement preventive actions.

Risk management & compliance

• Advise business units on best practices, safety standards, and risk controls.
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSE regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement through training, behavioral safety programs, and best practices.

Projects & collaboration

• Manage HSE projects from start to finish - on time and within budget.
• Partner with internal teams (operations, HR, leadership) and external agencies (regulators, industry groups).
• Analyze incident trends, prepare reports, and share lessons learned across the business.
• Help develop and roll out HSE training programs to build a stronger safety culture.

Requirements

Basic qualifications

• Education: Degree or diploma in HSE, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:

• 8+ years in HSE, with 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• 5+ years in heavy industries (ports, logistics, manufacturing, or similar).
• Proven track record in incident investigations, risk management, and training.
• Experience in a global organization.
• Industry - port and terminal industry is desired; however, other industries are welcome.

Strong leader

• Great at building relationships at all levels.
• Skilled in problem-solving, project management, and decision-making.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and IT skills.

What we offer

Relocation benefits included for candidates from outside of UAE.