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Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect, excellence, co-creation, passion, and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, secure, and motivated to reach their full potential.

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Company Description

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of approximately 4,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 10,000 worldwide.

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Job Description

Why This Role Matters

The Senior HSE Manager will provide overall leadership, governance and operational direction for Health, Safety and Environment.

The project involves construction of major marine infrastructure, including a jetty trestle with berthing platforms, a Material Offloading Facility/quay wall, marine piling, crane jack-ups, barges, precast and module installation, floating pontoons, catwalks, mooring and berthing equipment, and associated onshore works.

The position will be the project’s senior HSE focal point and will report to the Project Director. The successful candidate will lead the site HSE organisation, coordinate marine/offshore and onshore HSE activities, and interface with project management, Client, project partners and relevant stakeholders.

What You’ll Drive

• Lead implementation and continual improvement of the project HSE management system, HSE Plan, environmental requirements and applicable legal, client and company requirements.
• Provide a single project HSE command line, with clear accountability for priorities, resource deployment, performance, escalation and client interface.
• Lead, coach and supervise HSE managers, HSE leads, advisors, inspectors, training, environmental, emergency-response and administrative resources.
• Monitor compliance with approved HSE plans, procedures, work method statements, JHEAs, risk assessments and permit-to-work requirements.
• Support construction management in controlling marine and offshore risks associated with piling, crane barges, jack-ups, vessels, lifting operations, work over water, SIMOPS and marine logistics.
• Lead accident and incident notification, investigation, root-cause analysis, corrective-action governance and lessons learned.
• Prepare and present weekly, monthly and quarterly HSE performance reports, including KPI analysis and action status, to project management and Client.
• Maintain effective marine emergency arrangements, including man-overboard response, rescue, medical evacuation, spill response and coordination with vessel masters and project emergency stakeholders.
• Plan and oversee inspections, audits, leadership visits, drills, training, behavioural-safety activities and assurance programmes.
• Ensure the competence, deployment and shift coverage of HSE personnel are adequate for the workforce, work fronts and project risk profile.
• Exercise authority to stop or suspend unsafe work and escalate unresolved high-risk conditions to the Project Director.
• Ensure proper HSE documentation, records and evidence are maintained through the approved project systems, including Digital Tools.
• Support HSE management of subcontractors and confirm that they provide adequate competent HSE personnel and comply with project requirements.

Qualifications

You’re a Great Fit If You Have

• Minimum 15 years of progressive HSE experience, including at least 5 years in an HSE Manager or equivalent senior leadership role on major international construction projects.
• Demonstrable HSE management experience on major marine construction projects, including jetty, port, terminal, quay-wall or Material Offloading Facility works.
• Direct experience with several of the following: marine piling, jack-up platforms, barges, crane barges, heavy and critical lifting, precast installation, work over water, marine logistics, vessel interfaces and SIMOPS.
• Experience managing a multidisciplinary HSE team across multiple work fronts and day/night operations.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems, risk management, hierarchy of controls, method statements, JHEA/JSA processes, PTW systems, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, auditing and performance reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and test marine emergency arrangements, including man-overboard, rescue from water, vessel emergencies, spill response and medical evacuation.
• Experience working with clients, EPC contractors and joint-venture partners in a major-project environment.
• Proven ability to investigate high-potential incidents, identify root causes and govern corrective actions through closure.
• Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to produce professional reports and communicate with senior management and a multinational workforce.
• Willingness and medical fitness to work at a remote site under rotational arrangement.
• Ability and authority to identify hazardous conditions, intervene, stop unsafe work and require prompt corrective action.
• Previous experience on LNG, oil and gas, port, harbour, terminal or other large EPC marine projects.
• Previous work experience in Mozambique, sub-Saharan Africa or another remote international project location.
• Experience working under major EPC/client HSE systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems and experience supporting certification or surveillance audits.
• Experience with International Safety Management, vessel safety management systems, STCW-related controls or ISPS interfaces.
• Knowledge of marine environmental controls, including spill prevention, ballast water, biofouling and marine-mammal protection.
• Professional working knowledge of Portuguese or French.
• Experience with digital HSE reporting and action-management system.
• Formal training in TapRooT, ICAM, Tripod Beta or another recognized incident-investigation methodology.
• Complex-environment or remote-site security awareness experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• A recognized advanced occupational health and safety qualification, such as NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety, OTHM Level 6 Diploma, IOSH Level 6 Diploma, or equivalent.
• Chartered or certified professional membership is preferred, such as CMIOSH, CertIOSH, CSP, CRSP or equivalent, depending on the candidate’s jurisdiction.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent formal management-system auditor training.
• Formal incident-investigation and root-cause-analysis training.
• Valid training appropriate to the role’s exposure, such as offshore/marine safety awareness, work at height, confined space, lifting operations and emergency response.
• Valid passport and ability to obtain Mozambique work authorization.
• Ability to successfully complete the project medical-fitness, pre-access, security and client-approval processes.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working with Us

• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture
• Opportunity to work with a leading international construction group
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects in the Middle East
• Collaborative, diverse, and professional work environment
• Career growth and development opportunities

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