Assistant Director Safety (Construction - Contracting Industry) at The Greater Change

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Governance, HSE Management Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Audits, Incident Investigation, Crisis Management, Emergency Response Planning, Stakeholder Management, Training, Mentoring, Communication, Behavioural-Based Safety, Cultural Change, Forensic Investigation, Executive Reporting, ISO Compliance

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Role Overview: Provide senior leadership for safety governance across multiple high-rise construction projects. Ensure full compliance with UAE regulations, international standards, and corporate Zero-Harm safety objectives. Key Responsibilities: • Lead development and implementation of corporate HSE management systems, policies and assurance programs. • Manage internal & third-party safety audits to ensure regulatory and ISO compliance. • Act as main safety representative with UAE/Abu Dhabi authorities and certification bodies. • Review and approve construction method statements, risk assessments, and site safety plans. • Direct investigations of incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions; ensure corrective actions. • Drive behavioural-based safety initiatives and engagement campaigns. • Develop emergency response plans, conduct crisis simulations and evacuation drills. • Prepare safety performance dashboards, trend analyses and board-level reports. • Coach and mentor project directors and HSE managers to strengthen safety culture. Experience & Qualifications: • 15+ years in senior construction safety leadership roles on major projects. • Engineering degree and NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) required. • Strong GCC experience with high-rise or mega construction projects. • Chartered membership (IOSH or similar) preferred. • Detailed working knowledge of Abu Dhabi & UAE regulatory frameworks. Skills & Competencies: • Strategic HSE leadership & cultural-change capability. • Expert regulatory compliance & auditing skills. • Crisis management & forensic investigation expertise. • Executive reporting & governance experience. • Training, mentoring and development ability. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Salary Range: AED 45,000 – 55,000 per month + Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide senior leadership for safety governance across multiple high-rise construction projects and ensure compliance with UAE regulations and corporate safety objectives. Lead the development of HSE management systems and manage safety audits while acting as the main safety representative with authorities.