DHL Express Middle East
Regional HSQE Manager
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 07/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
23/09/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Job description
HSQE standards across the Middle East and Africa region fall under this Regional HSQE Manager role at DHL Industrial Projects, with both strategic direction and day to day operational oversight built into the job. You'll lead the implementation of global HSQE initiatives, adapting strategy to regional specifics while keeping alignment with Global HSQE's broader objectives. Compliance runs through everything, covering DHL IP policies and procedures alongside international, national and local HSQE legislation wherever the role operates. Incidents get reported and investigated properly, with root cause analysis supported alongside operational and leadership teams, and significant events sometimes requiring the role to lead the investigation team directly. Subcontractors, vendors and suppliers all fall within scope too, since their HSQE capabilities and activities need regular assessment and monitoring. Sales and bid teams get HSQE input on tenders and RFQs, while regional KPIs get developed alongside key leadership to measure and improve performance over time. Regular travel across the assigned region keeps standards visible on the ground, supporting project HSQE plans and sharing best practices across different sites. Engineering teams also work closely with this role, since engineering plans need HSQE considerations built in throughout a project's life cycle. Seven or more years of health and safety experience is required, including at least three years in a leadership role, alongside NEBOSH certification or an equivalent HSQE qualification and recognized auditor status in ISO 45001, 9001 or 14001.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of global HSQE initiatives, adapting strategies to regional specifics while aligning with Global HSQE's objectives
- Ensure adherence to DHL IP HSQE policies and procedures and compliance with international, national and local HSQE legislation
- Foster the global HSQE strategy and culture among employees, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers
- Support incident reporting and root cause analysis with operational and leadership teams, leading investigation teams for significant events when necessary
- Partner with Operational Teams to assess and monitor subcontractor HSQE capabilities so requirements are met
- Provide HSQE input to sales and bid teams for tenders, RFQs and sales processes
- Develop regional KPIs alongside key leadership to measure and improve HSQE performance
- Contribute to project HSQE plans in collaboration with teams, aligning with client and contractual requirements
- Travel regularly across the assigned region to promote, monitor and implement HSQE standards
- Collect and analyse HSQE performance data, feeding into global KPIs and reporting systems
- Guide the regional team on company, client and site specific HSQE requirements and best practices
- Share best practices and lessons learned in HSQE across regions and projects
- Identify and lead regional HSQE improvement initiatives, implementing and overseeing improvement plans
- Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships to reinforce HSQE objectives
- Participate in risk assessments and operational studies as project HSQE requirements dictate
- Administer HSQE training and development programs
- Coordinate with Engineering to build HSQE considerations into engineering plans throughout a project's life cycle
- Champion career development within the HSQE team
- Represent DHL's commitment to HSQE excellence by leading through example
- Communicate and promote HSQE initiatives effectively across the region
Experience & skills
- Hold a NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent in an HSQE discipline
- Carry certification within a recognized safety organisation such as IOSH or SIA
- Serve as a recognised auditor in HSQE disciplines such as ISO 45001, ISO 9001 or ISO 14001
- Present a recognised incident investigation certificate
- Complete a NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent in an HSQE discipline
- Qualify as a Lead Auditor in ISO 45001, 14001 or 9001
- Secure an advanced incident investigation certificate such as Kelvin TOPSET
- Obtain Lifting Supervisor and Rigger/Banksman certifications
- Earn a recognised train the trainer certificate
- Bring a minimum of 7 years of experience in health and safety, including 3+ years in a leadership role
- Draw on experience in transport, lifting operations and training delivery
- Deliver training across multiple skill levels
- Consider experience in OOG or heavy transport and lifting operations an advantage
- Apply working knowledge of safety management system applications
- Show strong operational and leadership skills
- Communicate with excellent interpersonal skills
- Manage stakeholders and develop KPIs skillfully