Health & Safety Manager

About the role

A Health & Safety Manager is sought in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to develop, implement and maintain comprehensive health and safety programmes that protect the workforce and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. The role calls for strong analytical skills, decisive leadership and a commitment to a culture of safety excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee health and safety policies, procedures and programmes in line with UAE labour laws and international safety standards
• Carry out risk assessments and hazard analyses and recommend control measures
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near-misses, determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain safety documentation and reports, and report accurately to regulators
• Deliver safety training, including induction, toolbox talks and specialised courses
• Run regular safety audits and inspections of facilities, equipment and work practices
• Work with department managers and supervisors to embed safety in daily operations and projects
• Develop emergency response and evacuation procedures, and run drills and training
• Monitor safety KPIs and prepare reports for management
• Keep up with regulatory changes and act as the main contact for regulators and external safety consultants

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a health and safety management role in a corporate or industrial setting
• In-depth knowledge of UAE labour laws and occupational health and safety requirements
• Expertise in incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Excellent written and verbal English, able to train and present to diverse audiences
• Preferred: experience in construction, manufacturing, oil and gas or industrial sectors

Required skills

• Risk assessment and hazard identification methods
• Safety management systems and programs
• Microsoft Office and safety management software
• Preferred: ISO 45001 familiarity, emergency response planning and business continuity knowledge