HSEQ Manager – Maritime Operations

About the role

The HSEQ Manager will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Cluster HSEQ management framework, ensuring safe, compliant and sustainable maritime operations across vessels, sites and contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical guidance on all HSEQ matters to business units, vessel masters, crews, contractors and service providers.
• Develop, implement and maintain HSEQ management systems, policies and procedures in line with IMS, SMS, ISPS, MLC, ISO standards and AD Ports Group requirements.
• Act as Designated Person Ashore (DPA) where applicable, overseeing the Safety Management System and safe vessel operations.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, inspections, incident investigations and assurance reviews, ensuring corrective actions are tracked and closed.
• Monitor HSEQ performance through KPIs, dashboards and incident trends, providing recommendations to senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Marine Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8‑10 years of HSEQ experience in maritime, shipping, ports or offshore environments with team‑leadership exposure.
• Strong knowledge of maritime HSEQ requirements, IMS, SMS, ISPS, MLC and ISO standards.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Lead Auditor certification for ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and/or ISO 22301.
• NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent HSE qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSEQ reporting systems, including dashboards and performance monitoring tools.
• Experience with HSEQ audits, risk assessments, incident investigation and business continuity planning.