Senior Manager - Safety, Health & Environment

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced Senior Manager - Safety, Health & Environment to join its rail operations team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role leads the development, implementation and oversight of safety, health and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and international safety standards while building a strong safety culture.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain integrated SHE management systems aligned with ISO 45001 and UAE regulatory requirements
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses, recommend mitigation strategies and lead incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, rail safety regulations and international standards
• Oversee safety training programs for operational and management staff
• Manage the SHE budget and oversee KPIs for safety, health and environmental metrics
• Integrate safety into rail operations and maintenance, prepare SHE reports for senior management and regulators, and run strategic safety improvement programs
• Maintain relationships with regulators and external stakeholders, and mentor SHE team members

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in SHE management
• Minimum 5 years in the rail, transportation or heavy industrial sector
• In-depth knowledge of UAE labor laws, occupational health and safety regulations and rail safety standards
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and driving change
• Preferred: NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification, familiarity with rail safety standards (RSSB, FRA or equivalent), and experience with environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives

Required skills

• Risk assessment, hazard analysis and incident investigation
• Safety management systems (ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001)
• Safety management software and Microsoft Office
• Ability to deliver safety training and manage multiple projects

Benefits mentioned depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, flexible work options, an employee assistance program, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.