The Health & Safety Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) strategies across major construction projects. The role ensures full compliance with local regulations, international standards, and company policies while driving a strong safety culture across multiple sites and project teams.
Key Accountabilities
The position involves:
- Lead the development and implementation of project-wide HSE plans and systems.
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory bodies and international standards (e.g., ISO 45001).
- Oversee risk assessments, hazard identification, and mitigation strategies across all project phases.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
- Lead HSE reporting, dashboards, and KPIs for senior management.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project teams to enforce safety standards.
- Deliver safety training programs and toolbox talks across sites.
- Ensure safety compliance in high-risk activities (lifting, excavation, working at height, etc.).
- Promote a proactive safety culture across all project stakeholders.
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- Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in HSE, with at least 5 years in senior/project management roles.
- Professional HSE certifications (NEBOSH IGC/IDIP, OSHA, IOSH; additional certifications are a plus).
- Proven experience in residential and hospitality construction projects (mandatory).
- Strong knowledge of international HSE standards and construction safety practices.
- Experience managing multi-site or large-scale projects.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage in GCC roles).
