HSE Manager (UAE National) - Oil&Gas - Abu Dhabi

The HSE Manager leads and oversees all health, safety, and environmental activities across operations, ensuring full compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. This role is central to driving a strong safety culture, embedding risk awareness throughout the organization, and championing continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will work across multiple departments and operational levels, translating HSE strategy into practical, day-to-day execution while maintaining alignment with business objectives and external stakeholder requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement HSE frameworks aligned with operational and business needs
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and internal compliance requirements
• Oversee audits, incident reviews, and corrective action plans
• Monitor risks and support safe execution of operational activities
• Collaborate with leadership and teams to integrate HSE into daily operations
• Engage with external stakeholders to maintain alignment and trust
• Lead and develop HSE personnel, promoting a safety-driven mindset
• Support ongoing improvements in HSE performance and processes

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an experienced HSE professional with a proven track record in industrial, energy, or operational environments. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise in health, safety, and environmental compliance with strong leadership capabilities and a genuine commitment to fostering a safety-first culture. We seek someone who is analytical, communicative, and able to influence across organizational boundaries—a leader who can translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance and inspire teams to embrace safety as a core value.

Experience & Expertise Required:

• Solid experience in HSE within industrial, energy, or operational environments
• Relevant academic background and professional certifications in HSE or related disciplines
• Strong understanding of HSE standards, compliance frameworks, and risk management methodologies
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and working effectively across multiple functions
• Proficiency in audit processes, incident investigation, and corrective action management

Qualities & Work Approach:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proven leadership mindset with capacity to mentor and develop HSE personnel
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and driving continuous improvement
• Commitment to embedding a positive safety culture and promoting accountability

Role Impact & Success:

This position plays a critical role in protecting organizational assets, safeguarding personnel, and maintaining stakeholder confidence. Success is measured by sustained compliance, reduced incident rates, and the embedding of safety as an integral part of operational excellence.