QHSE Manager

Job description / Role

The main purpose of the job is to develop the QHSE section through continual refinement and development of robust property specific QHSE policies, designed to eliminate or mitigate adverse health and safety conditions, whilst instilling a culture of environmental awareness within the property asset management sector, through effective training and communication.

Key Job Responsibilities:
- Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of the company wide IMS management systems based on integration and adaptation of recognized QHSE management systems criteria.
- To devise and submit to the General Manager the HSE budget for the Project.
- Develop and maintain legal register and legal library, ensure all new and amended legal and regulatory requirements are distributed to all Project Managers.
- Line management responsibility for JBI HSE personal and day to day management of HSE patrolling requirements.
- Oversee delivery of the company`s emergency program activities, such as emergency and fire plans.
- Emergency/evacuation planning, management, testing and drilling including but not limited to, fire, first aid, confined space rescue and lift rescue.
- Development, and delivery of HSE inductions for; staff, tenants, service providers and fit out contractors.
- Oversee the delivery and ongoing certification of ISO9001, ISO14000 and BS OHSA18000 Standards.
- Assess existing QHSE systems and policies for regulatory compliance, fit for purpose and ease of use and make recommendations as necessary.
- Interact and consult with the section heads on appropriate IMS management systems elements.
- Attend design, commissioning and operational meetings and provide HSE insight to the attendees.
- Manage and undertake HSE inspections (daily, weekly, quarterly and annual), including fire/life safety systems.
- Carry out internal audits or other QHSE reviews within organisations and develop processes to eliminate or mitigate the risks identified.
- Researches and writes reports and recommendations for enhancements or changes to existing systems.
- Manage HSE committee meetings (service providers) & (tenant representatives) as well as regular Service Provider HSE performance meetings.
- Develop and Manage the Operations Manual.
- Active participant in accident investigations and workplace inspections.
- Accident and incident analysis to determine root cause and trends identify company wide improvement programmes and alerts.
- Identify and develop processes to eliminate the root cause of OH&S,QA and EMS System deviations, in corrective and preventative actions on non-conformances.
- Review the safety performance of the company and related contracted entities periodically and prepare the required reports, risk assessments, action plans and accident investigation.
- Participating in regular safety meetings at diverse project locations within Abu Dhabi.
- Liaise with Abu Dhabi civil defence and Municipality to ensure compliance with HSE and environmental law and codes of practice.
- Identification and Procurement of necessary HSE equipment
- Identification and approval of staff HSEQ training requirements
- Implement work permit system (roof access, general access RA, hot work and confined space) and assist other management in implementation of other work permits
- Represent HSEQ at Management Team Meetings. assist to deliver Strategic Real Estate Services outcomes.
- Assist Management with planning and policy development.
- Other duties as directed from time to time by management.

Requirements

- Degree level qualification
- Formal qualifications or extensive experience (Min 10 years) in a QHSE discipline
- Lead Auditor 9001, 14001 and 18001.
- NEBOSH Diploma Minimum 5 years experience of to the property and/or facility management sector
- Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines
- Ability to work in a team or individual basis
- Ability to motivate and manage others
- Good communication and observation skills
- Excellent command of the English Language
- Able to deal with visitors, tenants, contractors and service providers in an official capacity

About the Company

Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company which combines commercial know-how with a deep public service ethos.

Serco customers are looking for expertise in managing their people, processes, technology and assets more effectively. We advise economic decision makers, design innovative solutions, integrate systems and - most of all - deliver quality services directly to the public.

Serco supplies to governments, government enterprise, agencies and companies who seek a trusted outsourcing partner with a solid track-record of service excellence. Serco people offer operational, logistical and technical expertise in the Transport, Justice and Immigration, Defence, Education and Healthcare industries as well as in the commercial sectors of Facilities Management.

Serco Middle East have been in the Region since 1947, starting out delivering Air Traffic Control Services in Bahrain; a service we are proudly still running today and have expanded to include many other Airports in the region.

We have expanded significantly since that time across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. We have been supporting the RTA to operate the Dubai Metro since 2009, are preparing to launch the flagship Saudi Arabia Passenger Rail service from Riyadh to Qassim in 2016. We deliver Facility Management services to both Cleveland Clinic and Healthpoint Hospitals in Abu Dhabi, large-scale medical facilities in Saudi Arabia and a range of educational and commercial properties in the UAE. We also deliver postgraduate education to Officers in the Qatar Armed Forces through the Joaan Bin Jassim Joint Command and Staff College in Doha.

Focusing on our core values, and creating a positive environment for employees to thrive, we look forward to a bright future as we continue to grow with the region.