HSE Manager

Key Responsibilities:

HSSE Strategy & Management Systems:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Project HSSE Management Plan in alignment with CHEC corporate standards, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and DAEP client requirements.
• Establish HSSE objectives, targets, KPIs, and performance monitoring systems for the project.
• Develop and maintain the Project HSSE Manual, site-specific procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Implement a robust Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) framework across all substructure activities.
• Maintain and update the project risk register and ensure all high-risk activities have approved method statements and risk assessments (RAMS).
• Lead the development and implementation of the Project Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Waste Management Plan.
• Establish emergency response procedures, evacuation plans, and crisis management protocols.

Health, Safety & Incident Management

• Enforce a Zero Harm / Zero LTI culture across all site activities.
• Oversee the permit-to-work (PTW) system for all high-risk operations including:
• Deep excavation and shoring.
• Piling and heavy crane lifts.
• Confined space entry.
• Working at height.
• Electrical isolation.
• Hot works and cutting/grinding.
• Lead incident investigation for all accidents, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences using root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies (ICAM, TapRooT, or 5-Why).
• Ensure timely reporting, documentation, and closeout of all incidents and corrective actions.
• Monitor worker health, fatigue management, and heat stress protocols — critical in Dubai's extreme summer conditions (temperatures exceeding 50°C).
• Coordinate with medical personnel and ensure adequate first-aid facilities and emergency response resources are deployed on site.
• Manage the drug and alcohol testing programme in line with UAE regulations.

Environmental & Sustainability Management:

• Ensure compliance with UAE Federal Environmental Laws, Dubai Municipality Environmental Regulations, and DAEP environmental requirements.
• Monitor and manage environmental aspects including:
• Dust and air quality control.
• Noise and vibration management (critical near active airport operations).
• Soil and groundwater contamination prevention.
• Concrete washout and chemical spill management.
• Construction waste segregation, minimisation, and disposal.
• Dewatering discharge management and compliance.
• Prepare and submit environmental monitoring reports to relevant authorities.
• Support sustainability and carbon footprint reduction initiatives on the project.
• Coordinate environmental impact assessments for high-risk construction activities.

Security Management:

• Develop and implement the Project Security Management Plan in coordination with DAEP and Dubai Airport security authorities.
• Manage site access control systems, perimeter security, and security personnel.
• Conduct security risk assessments and ensure sensitive areas of the airport site are appropriately protected.
• Coordinate with UAE law enforcement and Dubai Airports security teams as required.
• Manage identification, badging, and vetting procedures for all project personnel accessing the airport site.
• Oversee CCTV systems, security patrols, and incident response protocols.

Training & Competency:

• Develop and deliver the project HSSE induction programme for all new site personnel, including subcontractor workers.
• Identify HSSE training needs and deliver or coordinate training programmes including:
• Confined space entry.
• Working at height / fall protection.
• Crane and lifting operations.
• First aid and emergency response.
• Fire safety and fire warden training.
• Environmental awareness.
• Heat stress and fatigue management.
• Maintain training records and competency matrices for all site personnel.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and behavioural safety observations.
• Implement a Safety Leade