Our client are a global transportation company with a presence in over 10 countries and have more than 15,000 employees. They are looking for a Health & Safety Director to join their team in the UAE office.

Reporting directly into the Managing Director you will be responsible for:

• Plan, develop and manage the activities of the HSQE Department to meet all legal, certification, performance, stakeholder and other relevant requirements
• Exercise effective Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Assurance leadership
• Review and interpret current and future HSQE demands in connection with business requirements and pending legislation
• Develop the integrated Management Systems with the support of the other directorates in order to obtain certification for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001, ISO 5500, ISO 11001
• Ensure that sufficient, qualified HSQE staff are provided and managed in accordance with the staffing plan, recruitment and training plan
• Implement a program of internal and external audit and inspection of the activities of all Directorates to determine the effectiveness of, and compliance with, the organisation’s Performance Management Plan

Core Competencies

• Experience of reviewing Health and Safety compliance to a recognised safety standard e.g. OHSAS 18001
• Proven knowledge and experience in implementing an operational risk management framework
• Highly developed knowledge of railway systems, particularly for Metro operations
• Extensive knowledge of HSQE Management Systems, systems integrations and certification
• Extensive knowledge of railway safety regulations, regulatory frameworks and interface management
• Ability to politically incisive in communicating effectively with government agencies, board members, contractors and staff
• Highly motivated and flexibility to work in a time-sensitive environment to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads, events and emergencies
• Ability to think laterally and analyse and assess a range of information
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of safety issues related to railway operations and maintenance

Key Requirements

• Health & Safety qualification at NEBOSH Diploma (UK) equivalent or degree level
• Full membership of recognised professional body (e.g. CMIOSH)
• Minimum of 7+ years of general HSQE management experience
• ISO9001 Lead Auditor
• 5 years of specific HSQE management experience within the rail industry
• Good understanding of ISO9001, ISO14001 and OSHAS18001