Director of Health & Safety Services

Job description / Role

Director of Health & Safety Services – Abu Dhabi

Our client, one of the largest developers in the Middle East and North Africa region based in Abu Dhabi is currently looking for Director of Health & Safety Services who will be responsible in compliance with all regulatory authorities, designs and implements comprehensive, integrated Occupational Health and Safety Programs that ensure asset integrity and the well-being over office, residential, retail and hotel assets & complies with all regulatory and exception reporting requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Inspect and audit all facilities to identify sources of H&S Risks, and devise responsive, measurable remedies.
Undertake Fire, Crisis and Disaster Risk Assessments; lead the development of and Fire, Business Continuity, Crisis and Disaster Response Action Plans.
Create requisite preventative education and training channels and media; ensure regular audits and program updates.
Ensure compliance with all Food Safety regulations; ensure safe operation and maintenance of all F&B traps and vents; cooperate with Tenant Relations to undertake clinical testing of F&B outlets and common areas.
Develop and maintain effective, responsive relations with all Regulatory Authorities and Emergency Response services, including the onsite training exercises.
Design and inculcate the Health and Safety strategy across all stakeholders by segment.
Conduct Near Miss and Accident Analysis.
Develop education and learning channels and processes that are responsive to remedying Risks while responding to segment needs and expectations.
Evaluate feasibility of outsourced resources; participate in technical assessment of vendor selection, contract design, SLA’s; vendor orientation, scheduling and on-boarding.
Contribute, maintain and update the relevant sections of the Tenant Handbook and Fit-Out Guide; offer technical guidance and assistance to tenants; maintain appropriate records to identify tenant and common area non-compliance and advise relevant technical departments.
Work closely with Events and Commercialization teams to safeguard any materials, processes and people exposed within the common areas of the site.
Participate as Mall Duty Manager (evenings/shifts/weekends), as required

Requirements

Qualifications:

Business capabilities
Experience in managing and implementing health and safety services within a fast moving, large scale commercial operation delivering an enviable profile of H&S success.
Fire & Retail experience preferred.

Interpersonal skills
Effective analytical skills.
Attention to detail while maintaining a macro perspective.
Ability to liaise, influence and interact effectively with diverse audiences.

Education
Bachelor degree, along with a H&S certification
H&S diploma or equivalent is preferred.

About the Company

Budge is a leading professional Recruitment and HR Consultancy covering the Construction, Real Estate and Asset Management Sectors in the UAE and across the GCC. Established in 2003 with offices in both the UK and Dubai, we apply nearly 15 years of local knowledge working with experienced consultants and an unparalleled network of clients and applicants from around the world, bringing you a refreshing approach to recruitment.

Our specialist consultants act for every class of organisation including investment funds, developers, consultants, contractors and specialist sub-contractors. We are the preferred supplier for a number of world renowned organisations both in the UK and Middle East.

Budge is a privately owned company that prides itself in offering a complete and professional solution to like-minded organisations across the globe.