Assistant Director Safety (Construction - Contracting Industry)

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Greater Change seeks an Assistant Director Safety to provide senior governance across multiple high-rise construction projects in Abu Dhabi, ensuring UAE and ISO compliance and a Zero-Harm culture. You will lead the development and rollout of HSE management systems, manage internal and external audits, act as the safety representative to authorities, review method statements and risk assessments, direct incident investigations, drive behavioural safety, and craft emergency plans and drills, with exec dashboards and board updates while mentoring project directors. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight 15+ years leading GCC mega projects, NEBOSH Diploma, an engineering degree, and regulatory mastery; show tangible safety improvements and governance leadership examples.

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

Salary Range: AED 45,000 – 55,000 per month + Benefits