HSE Director - Main Contractor

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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

The HSE Director role involves leading and implementing comprehensive health, safety, and environmental strategies for high-rise construction projects in Dubai, ensuring compliance with local regulations and promoting sustainability. The position requires extensive experience in HSE management, with a focus on risk assessment, crisis management, and continuous improvement.

Client Details
The client is a multinational construction company with significant operations in the Middle East, South Asia, and North America. The company offers a range of services including engineering, turnkey construction solutions, infrastructure development, and industrial facilities. Known for its ability to deliver innovative and practical solutions, the company employs over 1000 professionals in the UAE.

Description
* Strategy Development and Implementation: Creating and executing comprehensive HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) strategies and policies that align with both company goals and regulatory requirements. This includes integrating HSE practices into all operational aspects, particularly in high-rise construction projects.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring strict adherence to UAE Occupational Health and Safety regulations, local building codes, and environmental laws. This involves monitoring legislative changes and updating company policies accordingly.
* Risk Management: Overseeing the risk assessment process and developing strategies to manage and mitigate potential hazards, particularly in high-rise construction. This includes implementing effective control measures and ensuring the safety management system complies with legislation and ISO standards.
* Leadership and Training: Providing leadership and direction to HSE teams, developing training programs for employees and contractors to enhance HSE awareness and compliance, and preparing detailed reports for senior management and external stakeholders.
* Crisis Management: Establishing and implementing emergency response mechanisms to quickly and effectively manage crises, minimizing damage to individuals and the business.
* Continuous Improvement and Sustainability: Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of HSE programs and promoting sustainability initiatives within the company.

Job Offer
* Leadership Role: A high-level position with significant responsibility, overseeing HSE strategies for large-scale, high-rise construction projects.
* Professional Development: Opportunities to further develop leadership and management skills, as well as the potential to work with diverse and high-profile projects in a multinational environment.
* Impact and Influence: The ability to shape and influence the company's safety culture, environmental sustainability, and overall risk management practices.
* Global Exposure: The chance to work in a dynamic market like Dubai, with the potential for international exposure due to the company's global operations.
* Collaborative Environment: Close collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders, offering a platform to drive strategic initiatives and innovations in HSE practices

Requirements:
* Extensive Experience in HSE Management: Over 18 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental management, particularly in the construction industry, with a strong focus on high-rise building projects.
* Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead HSE teams effectively, with at least 5 years of experience in a Head of Department (HOD) role, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities.
* In-Depth Knowledge of Regulations: Comprehensive understanding of UAE HSE regulations, high-rise construction standards, and environmental laws, ensuring compliance and proactive risk management.
* Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, with advanced certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or OSHA highly desirable.
* Crisis Management Expertise: Skilled in developing and implementing emergency response mechanisms and managing crises efficiently, ensuring minimal impact on individuals and the business.
* Commitment to Continuous Improvement: A track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives in HSE practices, with a focus on sustainability and enhancing overall safety performance.
* Strong Communication Skills: Ability to prepare and present detailed HSE reports to senior management and work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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