HSE Manager

Job description / Role

We are looking for a Western HSE Manager (Civil Engineering) to work for a Western Contractor in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Oman.

Job Description:
To be part of the HSE team, reporting to the Regional H&S Manager.
To provide functional H&S support to area and project management within the assigned geographic area, by means of promoting, coordinating, facilitating, and follow-up of the H&S management system and the strategy set out by the management;
To assist area and project management with the implementation of the H&S management system, regional regulatory and client’s minimum HSE requirements and annual objectives;
To assist the management of the auxiliary services with the implementation of the H&S management system, regional regulatory and annual objectives;
To assume responsibility for project H&S staff:
to ensure adequate project H&S staffing, both in terms of quantity and quality;
to monitor performance, identify any training needs and to coach on a one-to-one basis as required;
To ensure adequate implementation at Project level, of key H&S tools and processes, that cover all H&S risks, and that are in line with OSHAS 18001, regulatory and client’s minimum requirements;
To ensure adequate implementation of annual H&S objectives and action plans;
To help line management with taking full ownership of health and safety matters by assisting and acting as coach, and by providing a healthy challenge when appropriate;
To organise and/or conduct H&S technical and management system audits, and to monitor proper follow-up of improvement actions at project level;
To execute H&S studies/risk analysis on methods, materials and processes;
To identify and resolve (potential) health and safety issues on project level in your area;
To ensure adequate H&S input to prequalification- and bid documents;
To assist Project Management with providing H&S assurance to Authorities and Clients, incl. participation in H&S coordination meetings as required;
To conduct and/or facilitate the reporting and investigation of accidents and incidents, and to maintain an oversight with regard to follow-up and close-out of corrective actions;
To maintain an oversight on data integrity and timeliness of the Monthly H&S reporting;
To ensure the administrative follow-up of H&S management system for your area

Requirements

Your competencies:
Pragmatic approach and proven ability to analyse and translate problems into solutions;
Communicative, convincing with a natural authority, and a proven ability to motivate and inspire others.

Experience:
Industrial or Civil engineer with minimal five years of experience in an H&S Advisor’s and Management role, preferably in construction industry;
Formal education in Health and Safety management;
You have a very good knowledge of English, other languages a plus;
You are persevering, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial, combined with a strong sense of responsibility, ethic and flexibility
Ability to work in a multi-cultural team as well as independently;
Travelling within the area is not an issue for you.

About the Company

Quinn & McGrath is a leading multi – sector recruitment consultancy operating internationally. We are committed to providing professional, reliable and first class service to the global market. We operate via a matrix structure organised by geography, function and specialist industry sectors. Teams of experienced consultants offer expert knowledge of our specialist markets. Our approach enables us to fully understand client's requirements and identify the most suitable candidates quickly and accurately. We pride ourselves on our ability to build strong working relationships, based on competence, trust and integrity, with clients, candidates and employees alike to provide the best solution possible to staffing requirements.