HSE Lead Specialist - Hospital / Healthcare

Salayel Hospitality is recruiting an HSE Lead Specialist for healthcare operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The candidate will drive HSE performance, manage contractor safety, and ensure compliance with ADOSH-SF, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards. Requires 8 years of UAE HSE experience, including at least 2-3 years within a hospital or healthcare environment.

Job Purpose The HSE Lead is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance across the assigned property or contract. The role ensures compliance with UAE legislation, ADOSH-SF, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, client requirements, and company HSE policies, while providing strong site leadership, contractor governance, incident management, and operational risk control. Key Responsibilities - Implement and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs. - Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ADOSH-SF, and UAE regulatory requirements. - Oversee Permit-to-Work systems, contractor HSE onboarding, and operational safety controls. - Lead incident investigations using ICAM or similar methodologies. - Prepare site HSE reports, manage site HSE personnel, and conduct regular safety training.

1. Implement and maintain company HSE policies, procedures, and programs at site level. 2. Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ADOSH-SF, and UAE regulatory requirements. 3. Maintain HSE registers, risk assessments, inspection records, and corrective action logs. 4. Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections, and monitor HSE performance metrics. 5. Provide visible site HSE leadership, field guidance, and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) and safe systems of work. 6. Support hazard identification, risk control implementation, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workforce engagement. 7. Manage contractor HSE onboarding, compliance, and supervision. 8. Review method statements, risk assessments, lifting plans, and emergency arrangements. 9. Monitor contractor performance and enforce corrective actions. 10. Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. 11. Ensure timely reporting, escalation, and communication of lessons learned and safety alerts. 12. Deliver HSE inductions and awareness training, and maintain training records and competency documentation. 13. Supervise site HSE personnel and prepare HSE reports, dashboards, and audit documentation. 14. Coordinate with operations teams, contractors, clients, and authorities.

1. Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field 2. ISO 45001 Lead/Internal Auditor certification 3. ISO 14001 certification 4. ADOSH registration (or equivalent) 5. Incident investigation training (ICAM or similar) 6. Minimum 8 years HSE experience in UAE with at least 2-3 years of experience in a Hospital / Healthcare environment 7. Experience with contractor safety management and live operational environments 8. Strong background in incident investigation, PTW systems, audits, and inspections 9. Experience implementing ISO-aligned HSE management systems

Salayel Hospitality (also associated with Sinyar Hospitality) is an Emirati-owned private luxury hospitality and property management organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.