Keolis MHI
QHSE Lead Manager
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 18/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
04/10/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Masters degree
Expiration date
18/11/2026
Job description
EN50126, 50128 and 50129 set the framework for system assurance on Dubai Metro and Tram, and this QHSE Lead Manager applies them across the RPPD Project scope for Keolis. Safety, quality and risk systems for that scope are yours to define, implement and monitor, along with System Assurance plans and the Change and Risk strategy. Operational Safety Cases for Dubai Metro and Tram need updating as projects progress, and every proposed change to service, infrastructure, staffing or processes is assessed for impact. A risk register for the RPPD scope is built and tracked, with action plans that bring risk down to ALARP. Schedule 10 of the O&M agreement defines the deliverables, and QHSE contractual KPIs carry financial penalties, so compliance is watched closely. Client, Regulator, Contractors and Subcontractors all rely on you for technical advice and timely risk and assurance reports. Above all, RPPD works must not cause delays to passenger service. The team needs SMART objectives and Individual Development Plans, and the post includes on-call duty and deputising when required. Candidates should hold a Master's degree or equivalent, functional safety and risk management certification, and experience delivering Safety Cases on driverless, Metro or Tram networks internationally.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead the requirements and development of safety, quality and risk systems for the RPPD Project scope
- Develop System Assurance plans and the Change and Risk strategy so risks are understood, quantified and managed
- Steer QHSE strategy within the RPPD Projects team and support OSC decision making
- Ensure full compliance with Schedule 10 deliverables of the O&M agreement, QHSE contractual KPIs and Committed Obligations
- Run Risk, Change, Audit and System Assurance processes throughout the projects
- Build and track the RPPD risk register and action plans that reduce risk to ALARP
- Conduct qualitative risk analysis and produce risk management reports to inform decisions
- Update the Operational Safety Cases for Dubai Metro and Tram
- Evaluate the impact of temporary or permanent changes to service, infrastructure, organization, staffing and processes
- Deliver safe operational plans for passengers with on-site support and prevent service delays from RPPD works
- Adapt QHSE arrangements to changes in law and regulation
- Submit the yearly QHSE plan to the client
- Implement Quality Assurance processes and System Assurance requirements and specifications
- Advise the Client, Regulator, Contractors and Subcontractors on system assurance, risk and quality
- Establish a dedicated site supervision roster as projects require
- Set SMART objectives and Individual Development Plans for the team and monitor performance
Experience & skills
- Hold a Master's degree or equivalent
- Possess Functional Safety / System Assurance and risk management certifications
- Understand ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, with formal qualification an advantage
- Bring railway experience on large, complex and multidisciplinary projects
- Demonstrate experience delivering Safety Cases for greenfield and brownfield railway networks
- Offer experience on multiple driverless, Metro or Tram networks internationally within O&M, construction or client organizations
- Apply RM3 and EFQM maturity models
- Know ISO 31000, ISO 22301, ISO 50001, ISO 55001, ISO 44001 and ISO 27001 standards
- Communicate fluently in English
- Use Power BI and Ideagen products
- Join a recognised institute of risk or safety management and hold project management or lead auditor certification (desirable)
- Participate in the on-call roster and deputise when required