HSE Manager

Overview

Job Description

HSE Manager

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with local regulations and international best practices.
• Conduct internal and external audits, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Oversee safety management plans and ensure their integration into project execution strategies.
• Lead HSE risk assessments, develop mitigation plans, and monitor implementation across all project phases.
• Foster a strong safety culture by conducting regular training, awareness programs, and competency development for all site personnel.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to HSE officers and site teams, ensuring consistent safety practices.
• Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, consultants, and client representatives to align HSE objectives and ensure effective implementation.
• Ensure proper incident investigation, reporting, and implementation of lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Support tender and contract preparation by reviewing HSE requirements and compliance strategies.
• Ensure emergency response plans are in place and conduct regular drills to test their effectiveness.
• Monitor HSE key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular reports to senior management and the client.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure safety considerations are embedded into engineering and operational processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, international safety standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO, ANSI), and industry best practices.
• Represent Parsons in client meetings, regulatory discussions, and public engagements related to HSE matters.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in HSE management roles, preferably in large-scale rail or metro infrastructure projects.
• Lead Auditor Accreditation is an advantage.
• Strong familiarity with UAE/GCC statutory health and safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, hazard management, and incident investigation.
• Ability to develop and implement HSE training programs for diverse teams.
• Experience in client interfacing roles, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
• Proficiency in HSE management systems, compliance audits, and reporting.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, deliver presentations, and engage with regulatory bodies.
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
• We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!
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