Corporate Manager – Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Confidential Company

Reporting To: GMD/ COO
Team Size: 50+ HSE personnel (HSE Engineers, Officers, Advisors across multiple sites)
Industry: EPC – Substations (132/220/400kV) and Pumping Station Projects
Location: Dubai (Head Office + Regular Site Travel: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAQ, Ajman, RAK)

Key Responsibilities:-

1. Corporate HSE Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the company-wide HSE vision, strategy, and objectives.
• Lead, coach, and manage a team of 50 HSE professionals deployed across various EPC project sites.
• Ensure standardization and consistency of HSE practices, systems, and reporting across all projects.

2. Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure 100% compliance with UAE Federal Law (MOHRE, OSHAD-SF, Civil Defense), client HSE requirements (e.g., DEWA, SEWA, TAQA, ADNOC).
• Represent the company during audits, inspections, and regulatory authority interactions.
• Maintain certifications for ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001; manage internal/external audits.

3. Project Support & Risk Management

• Approve HSE plans, HIRAs, and method statements for all EPC activities including HV equipment installation, GIS bays, EHV cabling, excavation, deep pumping chambers, confined space works, and heavy lifts.
• Conduct corporate-level HSE walkthroughs, audits, and risk reviews on a monthly basis.
• Drive leading safety indicators (e.g., near misses, safety observations) and close gaps proactively.

4. Incident Management & Investigation

• Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and unsafe conditions with root cause analysis (RCA).
• Ensure proper documentation, CAPA implementation, and communication of lessons learned.
• Maintain a company-wide Incident Tracker and Dashboard for leadership review.

5. Team Development & Training

• Build competency development plans for HSE team members; conduct performance reviews.
• Identify and implement training needs (TBTs, BBS, emergency drills, PTW, electrical isolation, confined space, etc.).
• Promote ownership of safety across all levels of the organization.

6. Environmental & Sustainability Oversight

• Supervise implementation of environmental protection practices, including spill response, waste segregation, noise/dust mitigation, and energy/water conservation on site.
• Ensure environmental permits and compliance documentation are maintained as per UAE laws.

7. Reporting & Communication

• Present monthly HSE performance reports to the executive team and clients.
• Maintain dashboards tracking TRIR, LTIFR, HSE compliance, training status, and audit findings.
• Publish periodic safety bulletins, alerts, and best practices across the organization.