Assistant Manager HSSE

Act as a strategic partner to the HSSE Manager by planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring HSSE policies, procedures, and corporate initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, UAE regulatory requirements, and international standards.

Lead and manage the HSSE team through effective supervision, workforce planning, attendance and roster management, coaching, performance feedback, and timely escalation of operational or compliance risks.

Coordinate proactively with internal departments, contractors, and clients on all HSSE matters, and represent the function in pre-job briefings, risk review sessions, planning workshops, and client meetings.

Ensure full compliance with company policies, UAE legislation (MOHRE, Civil Defence, Environmental Regulations), client-specific requirements, and international management systems such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, including execution of routine and ad-hoc audits and inspections.

Develop, implement, and continually improve HSE plans, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments (HIRA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and proactive hazard anticipation programs, ensuring effective mitigation measures and risk controls are in place.

Own and maintain critical HSSE systems and databases, including Risk Registers, MSDS/Chemical Inventory, ASR/AFR metrics, Safety Scoring Systems, and environmental and safety performance indicators.

Prepare and deliver accurate Daily, Weekly, and Monthly HSSE reports, dashboards, safety statistics, audit outcomes, and trend analysis for UAE operations and senior management review.

Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts; ensure root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, timely report closure, and communication of lessons learned across the organization.

Drive the implementation of safety programs, campaigns, and environmental action plans, supporting continuous improvement, sustainability goals, and a strong safety-first culture.

Plan and conduct HSSE training programs, including inductions, toolbox talks, emergency response drills (fire, evacuation), behavioral safety observations, and awareness campaigns.

Provide first aid and emergency medical support when required, ensuring emergency response systems, preparedness, and onsite readiness are maintained at all times.

Monitor and influence safety behaviors through audits, inspections, safety sampling, and leadership engagement, fostering workforce ownership and accountability for HSSE performance.

Ensure HSSE and security compliance across offices, factory, and premises, including implementation of newly approved policies, procedures, codes of practice, and standards.

Stay current with changes in UAE HSSE legislation and industry best practices, proactively advising the HSSE Manager on regulatory updates and compliance implications.

Support department heads and supervisors in executing their HSSE responsibilities and drive the timely closure of non-conformances (NCs) and violations raised during audits or inspections.

Undertake special assignments, compliance projects, and ad-hoc HSSE initiatives as directed by management.