Senior HSE Manager

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an experienced Senior HSE Manager to join our team!

In this role, you will lead Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) initiatives for a major mixed-use development project in the United Arab Emirates, ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations, client requirements, and Parsons’ internal standards. You will play a key role in developing, implementing, and monitoring HSE policies, fostering a culture of safety excellence, and driving continuous improvement. This role requires extensive experience in large-scale mixed-use development projects, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in the UAE or GCC region.

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 mixed-use development projects.
• Lead Auditor Accreditation is an advantage.
• Strong familiarity with UAE 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.

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