Director Environment Health Safety

JDL Recruitment are excited to be closely partnered to a reputable Data Centre Developer who are looking to expand their team with an EHS Director
, to be based in Dubai, UAE
.

Applicant must be already based in Dubai or willing to relocate!

• Maintain positive working relationships with government departments, regulators, and programme stakeholders to ensure mutual support and compliance with HSE requirements.
• Regularly liaise and engage with the programme and project HSE teams to offer and receive support, ensuring that HSE management and performance align with the required standards and practices.
• Lead initiatives to promote visible and proactive management commitment and engagement from all stakeholders, including Consultants, Contractors and Sub-Contractors and Vendors & Equipment Providers, in HSE activities such as safety presentations, leadership site visits, and training programs
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal HSE requirements across all projects within the programme.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage HSE risks through comprehensive risk registers, job hazard analyses, and mitigation plans.
• Lead incident investigation protocols (e.g., root cause analysis) and oversee the timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for potential incidents or environmental emergencies across the programme.
• Coordinate emergency response drills and ensure that all projects are well-prepared to handle crisis situations effectively.
• Define and monitor key HSE performance indicators (KPIs, LTIFR, TRIR, audit scores) and provide regular reporting to programme leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Preparation of periodical management reports and progress reports to keep the senior management informed about the progress of various initiatives and to facilitate decision-making across the programme
• Lead project audits and facilitate third-party audits, certifications, and inspections.

• 15+ years of relevant professional experience (including previous director role), including the delivery of data centers or other complex engineering projects across the entire project life cycle.
• Proven leadership in high-risk environments such as construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, or energy
• Strong track record in regulatory liaison, incident management, and cultural transformation
• Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Relevant professional qualification or chartered status
• Advanced HSE certifications preferred (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, CSP, CMIOSH)
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification highly desirable