Lead the overall HSE function and provide strategic direction across the project. Develop, implement, and maintain the Project HSE Management Plan. Establish HSE objectives, KPIs, performance targets, and improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with applicable HSE legislation, Client requirements, project procedures, and international standards. Provide HSE leadership and guidance to Project Management, Construction, Engineering, and Contractor teams. Establish and maintain effective HSE management systems, procedures, and processes. Monitor HSE performance across all project work packages and construction areas. Lead HSE inspections, audits, surveillance activities, and compliance assessments. Review Contractor and Subcontractor HSE Management Plans and procedures. Monitor Contractor HSE performance and implement corrective actions where required. Identify project HSE risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented. Review and approve risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Method Statements, and Permit to Work requirements. Ensure high-risk activities are properly planned, controlled, and supervised. Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences. Ensure root cause analysis and corrective / preventive actions are completed. Monitor closure of HSE observations, audit findings, and corrective actions. Develop and maintain HSE dashboards and performance reports. Provide regular HSE performance updates to senior project management and Client representatives. Lead HSE meetings, workshops, campaigns, and awareness programs. Promote a proactive safety culture and visible HSE leadership across the project. Coordinate with Quality, Planning, Engineering, Construction, Security, and Project Controls teams on HSE matters. Support emergency preparedness, response planning, and drills. Ensure adequate HSE resources and competent personnel are available across project work fronts.

Construction HSE Responsibilities

Provide HSE oversight for major construction activities across the project. Monitor excavation, earthworks, lifting, structural works, MEP, utilities, roads, infrastructure, and external works. Ensure appropriate controls are established for:

• Working at Height
• Lifting Operations
• Excavation & Trenching
• Confined Spaces
• Temporary Works
• Hot Work
• Electrical Works
• Work Near Live Utilities
• Heavy Equipment
• Traffic Management
• Demolition
• Concrete Works
• Structural Steel
• Pressure Testing
• Commissioning Activities

Ensure Permit to Work systems are effectively implemented. Monitor site access, housekeeping, welfare, and safe work practices. Ensure appropriate PPE requirements are established and enforced. Monitor compliance with approved emergency and rescue arrangements. Support implementation of behavioral safety and proactive intervention programs.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline . Minimum 15 years of relevant HSE experience , including significant experience in major construction and infrastructure projects. Proven experience in senior HSE management roles on large-scale projects. Strong experience managing HSE teams and multidisciplinary Contractors / Subcontractors. Experience on major airport, infrastructure, transportation, industrial, or large-scale development projects is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of construction HSE requirements and high-risk activities. Strong knowledge of HSE management systems and international standards. Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 is preferred. NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, or equivalent professional HSE certification is highly desirable. Strong experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, audits, emergency response, and environmental management. Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.