HSE Manager (Data Centres)

Job description / Role

Our Tier 1 Main Contracting client has a new requirement for a well experienced HSE Manager with strong experience in Data Centres to join their team in Abu Dhabi to work on major data centre projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a HSE Manager on large scale data centre / mission critical facilities projects, ideally in the UAE. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked for main contracting companies previously.

This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire opportunity, permanently employed by our client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the Top Management in the HSE Policy and Guidelines issue.
• Supports the Top Management in the Organization roles and responsibilities definition, for what concerns safety aspects.
• Supports the Top Management in the HSE Management System standard issue.
• Ensures, in accordance with the Corporate guidelines, the implementation, updating, review and auditing of the Company HSE Systems.
• Monitors the effective implementation of appropriate Safety and Environment System procedures and provide for their updating in line with changes in Legislation and Company Directives.
• Provides for motivation and familiarization of all Company personnel respecting the importance of complying with Company system procedures and all Safety equipment provided.
• Assists the Commercial, Engineering and Operations Department in their dealings with Clients in all issues concerned with Health and Safety at work.
• Conducts safety audits both internal and external.
• Takes part in accident / incident investigation.
• Carries out analysis of accident / incident statistics, identifying trends and suggesting improvement plans.
• Provides technical support to Senior Management on any safety related subjects.
• Carries out any in-house safety training.
• Carries out safety audits on Sub-contractors.
• Liaises between Clients on safety related issues.
• Safeties related engineering input into new projects and modification programs.
• Participates to HAZOP meetings prior to procurement and installation activities.
• Performs Risk Assessment.
• Preparation of Health and Safety documentation for new tenders.
• Provides Safety support and advice, including supervision on preparation of plans and procedures for initial contract start up activities.

HSE Manager Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent with additional professional qualifications in HSE and Fire & Safety Management Systems.
• 12 or above years’ experience in Health, Safety and Environment
• NEBOSH Idip level 6 highly advantageous
• Working knowledge in Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems, Environmental Discharges, Incident Command System, Incident Investigation by using Tripod Beta Tool, HSE Auditing Techniques, HEMP, Radiological Safety,
• At least 1 full life cycle data centre project in the project portfolio coupled with experience of large scale civil construction projects.
• Previous experience performing safety audits and presenting results to multiple operational teams.
• Previous experience working for a self-performing main contractor.
• Strong use of computers and corresponding programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other database programs. Ability to learn other programs such as: Procore, Labor chart, etc.

About the Company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.

We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait

J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.