Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented HSE Manager to join our team! In this role, you will lead Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) initiatives for a major railway project in the UAE, 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 rail infrastructure 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 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.