Role Purpose
Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's Health, Safety & Environment framework. Ensures full regulatory compliance, promotes a proactive safety culture, and minimizes risk to people, assets, and the environment across all operations and projects.
Key Responsibilities
HSE Strategy & Governance
- Develop and implement the organisation's HSE strategy, policies, and management system in alignment with international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, local regulations).
- Maintain and update HSE governance frameworks, standards, and procedures.
- Report on HSE performance to senior leadership and relevant regulatory authorities.
Risk Management
- Lead organisation-wide risk assessment processes, including hazard identification and risk control
- prioritisation.
- Oversee incident investigation procedures, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action plans.
- Manage the HSE risk register and ensure mitigating controls are implemented and monitored.
Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
- Ensure the organisation's operations comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental laws
- and regulations.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, government authorities, and third-party auditors.
- Lead internal and external HSE audits; track and close non-conformances.
Training & Safety Culture
- Design and deliver HSE training programmes to build competency and awareness across all levels of the
- organisation.
- Champion a positive safety culture through campaigns, toolbox talks, and leadership engagement.
- Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and business continuity protocols.
Environmental Management
- Oversee environmental monitoring programmes and ensure compliance with environmental permits and
- standards.
- Drive sustainability and waste reduction initiatives across facilities and operations.
- Manage environmental impact assessments for projects and operational changes.
Projects & Contractor HSE
- Review and approve HSE plans for maintenance and capital projects prior to commencement.
- Conduct site inspections and monitor contractor HSE compliance against agreed standards.
- Integrate HSE requirements into procurement and contract management processes.
Experience & Qualifications
- 15+ years in HSE roles, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
- Experience in FM, construction, or industrial operations environments.
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent; IOSH membership preferred.
- Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and local regulatory frameworks.
Skills & Competencies
- Comprehensive knowledge of HSE legislation, standards, and best practice.
- Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to drive cultural change and embed safety as a core value.
- Analytical approach to risk assessment and incident investigation.
- Ability to engage effectively with regulators, contractors, and senior leadership.
