James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced and proactive
Project HSE Manager to join our Projects team and lead Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) operations across major construction projects.
This role is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of project HSE strategies, fostering a strong safety culture, and maintaining compliance with company standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) activities across designated project(s), ensuring compliance with the JLW Health, Safety & Environmental Management System (HSEMS).
- Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, procedures, safe work procedures, client-specific HSE requirements, and applicable legislation.
- Develop and implement project safe systems of work, environmental procedures, and support the preparation of Project HSE Plans.
- Review HSE manuals, method statements, work permit procedures, safety equipment requirements, and other HSE documentation to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Lead and participate in the investigation of project accidents and incidents, ensuring reports are prepared and corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
- Direct and coordinate the activities of the Project HSE team, ensuring effective implementation of HSE requirements across all project activities.
- Work closely with Project Management, Clients, Project HSE Officers, and QA/QC teams to establish, implement, and maintain HSE procedures and documentation.
- Promote HSE awareness across the project by developing a positive safety culture through training, communication, and engagement initiatives.
- Prepare and maintain project HSE records, statistics, reports, and performance data.
- Assess subcontractors and suppliers compliance with project HSE requirements and monitor their performance against approved Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Support project management in preparing project-specific HSE procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
- Plan and conduct HSE inspections and audits, prepare reports, and monitor the timely closure of corrective actions.
- Prepare and coordinate project HSE training plans and oversee HSE Awards and Recognition Programs.
- Monitor the implementation of ESSW manuals and procedures during testing and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with project HSE requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline. Alternatively, Level 5/6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in HSE management within MEP and construction projects.
- Mandatory NEBOSH General Certificate (GC/IGC).
- Fully conversant with HSE Digital Management Systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
- Strong knowledge of HSE Management Systems, risk assessments, safe systems of work, and HSE procedures.
- Experience in leading project HSE teams, inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to develop and implement HSEMS standard operating procedures.
- Valid driving license (mandatory).
