Egis Group · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · Ref: 01102617
Website Egis Group
Employer posting date: 25 Sep 2026
Job details
Job overview
Egis Group is recruiting a HSE Manager- Leisure and Entertainment Construction in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Official vacancy REF14871W is a management appointment within Project Management, with responsibility drawn from the employer's active job description.
Role purpose: The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in health, safety, and environmental management practices in large-scale themed entertainment and leisure development projects such as theme parks, water parks, public venues, attractions, recreational facilities, etc.
Management responsibilities: The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in health, safety, and environmental management practices in large-scale themed entertainment and leisure development projects such as theme parks, water parks, public venues, attractions, recreational facilities, etc.; HSE Leadership & Governance; Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the project's HSE Management System.; Provide strategic HSE guidance and support to the PMC team, contractors, and other stakeholders.; Promote a proactive and positive safety culture through visible leadership, engagement, coaching, and performance monitoring.; Conduct project HSE meetings and provide professional HSE input to support safe project delivery.; Monitor and ensure contractor compliance with approved HSE Plans, project procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable legal obligations.; Evaluate, monitor, and manage contractors' HSE performance and behavioral safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.; Review and approve contractor HSE documentation, including HSE Plans, risk assessments, method statements, emergency response plans, inspections, and audit reports.; Ensure contractors communicate task-specific risk assessments and control measures effectively to their workforce prior to commencing activities.; Verify that suitable and sufficient controls are implemented to eliminate or mitigate identified risks.; Risk Management & Assurance
Candidate requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.; NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent internationally recognized HSE qualification.; Professional membership with IOSH, IIRSM, ASSP, or equivalent professional body preferred.; Minimum 15 years of HSE experience within major construction projects, including at least 5 years in an HSE management role.; Demonstrated experience on themed entertainment, theme park, water park, hospitality, leisure, or public venue projects.; Strong knowledge of UAE HSE legislation, international standards, and industry best practices.; Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.; Experience working within PMC, Consultant, or Client-side is highly desirable.;
Workplace and engagement: Full Time, onsite, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Official employer vacancy REF14871W.

Responsibilities
- The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in health, safety, and environmental management practices in large-scale themed entertainment and leisure development projects such as theme parks, water parks, public venues, attractions, recreational facilities, etc.
- HSE Leadership & Governance
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the project's HSE Management System.
- Provide strategic HSE guidance and support to the PMC team, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Promote a proactive and positive safety culture through visible leadership, engagement, coaching, and performance monitoring.
- Conduct project HSE meetings and provide professional HSE input to support safe project delivery.
- Monitor and ensure contractor compliance with approved HSE Plans, project procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable legal obligations.
- Evaluate, monitor, and manage contractors' HSE performance and behavioral safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review and approve contractor HSE documentation, including HSE Plans, risk assessments, method statements, emergency response plans, inspections, and audit reports.
- Ensure contractors communicate task-specific risk assessments and control measures effectively to their workforce prior to commencing activities.
- Verify that suitable and sufficient controls are implemented to eliminate or mitigate identified risks.
- Risk Management & Assurance
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent internationally recognized HSE qualification.
- Professional membership with IOSH, IIRSM, ASSP, or equivalent professional body preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of HSE experience within major construction projects, including at least 5 years in an HSE management role.
- Demonstrated experience on themed entertainment, theme park, water park, hospitality, leisure, or public venue projects.
- Strong knowledge of UAE HSE legislation, international standards, and industry best practices.
- Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
- Experience working within PMC, Consultant, or Client-side is highly desirable.

Skills
- Project management
- Construction management
- Contract management
- Stakeholder management
- Risk management
- Team leadership
- Client management
- Performance reporting
About Egis Group
Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 20,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.; With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the.

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