Group Head of Safety

About the role

LOBA GROUP is seeking a senior executive to lead its Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) function across all business units. Reporting directly to the Group CEO and Board, you will shape a zero‑harm culture for large‑scale civil, infrastructure and building projects throughout the United Arab Emirates.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and enforce Group‑wide HSE policies, risk frameworks and ISO 45001/14001 standards.
• Oversee high‑risk HSE operations on complex construction sites, including deep excavations, high‑rise lifts, façade work and steel erection.
• Provide strategic HSE counsel and risk reporting to the Board and C‑suite.
• Lead behavioural safety initiatives and ensure compliance with local authorities and international standards.
• Establish emergency response protocols, manage major incident investigations and monitor performance via corporate dashboards.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of progressive HSE leadership, with at least 5 years at a corporate or Group level in a Tier‑1 main contractor or large construction conglomerate.
• Proven experience in both high‑rise building construction and large civil/infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Safety or related field.
• NEBOSH International Diploma and CMIOSH (or equivalent) certification.

Required skills

• High‑risk HSE operations
• Corporate dashboards
• ISO 45001 standards
• Emergency response protocols
• Incident investigations
• Risk frameworks