Senior HSE Officer

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior HSE will lead the implementation of health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures on the Ghuwaifat Project. The role is responsible for driving a strong safety culture on site, leading the HSE team, and ensuring full regulatory and project compliance across all site activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the implementation of health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures across the project site.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the site HSE team, including Safety Officers and Safety Inspectors.
• Plan and conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across all work areas.
• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Ensure project HSE plans, method statements, and risk assessments are developed, reviewed, and kept up to date.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE HSE regulations, client requirements, and company HSE policy.
• Coordinate with project management and subcontractors on HSE performance, training, and awareness programmes.
• Prepare and present HSE performance reports, statistics, and KPIs to project and senior management.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and third-party bodies on HSE compliance matters.
• Champion emergency preparedness and response planning for the site.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant discipline; NEBOSH IGC or equivalent certification required.
• 8+ years of HSE experience in construction or infrastructure projects, including a supervisory/leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE HSE legislation and international HSE standards (e.g., ISO 45001).
• Proven track record of leading site HSE teams on large-scale projects.
• Incident investigation and root-cause analysis experience is required.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent risk assessment, audit, and investigation capabilities.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of the project.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HSE reporting systems.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, safety-first mindset.