HSE Lead Specialist

Hse Lead

Hse Management System

• Implement and maintain company HSE policies, procedures, and programs at site level.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ADOSH-SF, and UAE regulatory requirements.
• Maintain HSE registers, risk assessments, inspection records, and corrective action logs.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Monitor and report HSE performance metrics.

Operational Safety & Compliance

• Provide visible site HSE leadership and field guidance.
• Monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) and safe systems of work.
• Support hazard identification and risk control implementation.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workforce engagement.

Contractor Hse Management

• Manage contractor HSE onboarding, compliance, and supervision.
• Review method statements, risk assessments, lifting plans, and emergency arrangements.
• Monitor contractor performance and enforce corrective actions.

Incident Management

• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ensure timely reporting and escalation.
• Communicate lessons learned and safety alerts.

Training & Safety Culture

• Deliver HSE inductions and awareness training.
• Maintain training records and competency documentation.
• Promote a positive safety culture and behavioural improvement.

Leadership & Reporting

• Supervise site HSE personnel.
• Prepare HSE reports, dashboards, and audit documentation.
• Coordinate with operations teams, contractors, clients, and authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• ISO 45001 Lead/Internal Auditor certification
• ISO 14001
• ADOSH registration (or equivalent)
• Incident investigation training (ICAM or similar)

Experience

• 8 years HSE experience in UAE facilities management, property management, hospitality, or similar operations
• Experience with contractor safety management and live operational environments
• Strong background in incident investigation, PTW systems, audits, and inspections
• Experience implementing ISO-aligned HSE management systems

Knowledge & Skills

• UAE HSE regulations and ADOSH-SF framework
• Permit-to-Work and high-risk activity control
• Risk assessment and safe systems of work
• Contractor HSE governance
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Audit and inspection processes
• Strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital HSE systems

Kpis

• Contract HSE performance targets
• HSE management system implementation
• Audit and inspection closure rates
• Training compliance
• Contractor safety performance