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Location: Damen Middle East Shared Services (DMESS), Abu Dhabi

Scope: Group / Global

Role Purpose

The Group HSE & Management Systems Specialist acts as a Group Centre-of-Expertise, responsible for the design, development, standardisation and continuous improvement of group-wide processes, policies, standards and management systems. The role is based in DMESS Abu Dhabi and supports the organisation globally through remote, strategic and system-oriented delivery, rather than local operational execution.

Reporting Line & Governance

• The role reports directly to the Group Director HSSE.
• The role operates within a matrix governance structure and works closely with the Division Leadership Teams and supporting organisation's HSE functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Process Architecture & Process Mapping
• Act as Group expert in end-to-end process mapping and process design
• Develop and maintain process maps, workflows and governance structures using tools such as MAVIM
• Translate strategy, risk and compliance requirements into clear, scalable and auditable processes
• Ensure alignment of roles, responsibilities, interfaces and controls across divisions

Policies, Standards & Procedures

• Develop, review and maintain Group policies, standards, procedures and work instructions
• Ensure documentation is clear, structured, consistent and audit-ready
• Harmonise documentation across divisions to reduce fragmentation
• Act as content authority for group-level management system documentation

Management Systems & ISO Frameworks

• Provide group-level expertise for the following ISO standards:

• ISO 9001 - Quality Management
• ISO 14001 - Environmental Management
• ISO 45001 - Occupational Health & Safety

Design and maintain integrated management system frameworks

• Define group methodologies, templates and controls
• Support certification, surveillance and internal audits (coordination and preparation)
• Advise divisions on implementation and continuous improvement

HSE & Risk Governance (Group Level)

• Develop group-wide risk management and control frameworks
• Provide guidance on high-risk activities such as working at height, confined space, LOTO and permits to work
• Analyse trends and systemic issues using group data
• Support group-level continuous improvement initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Act as trusted advisor to Group Management and Division Leadership Teams
• Facilitate group governance meetings, workshops and alignment sessions
• Support knowledge sharing and maturity growth across the organization
• Support divisions by setting up training /e-learning templates on various HSE topics

Profile & Experience

Experience

• Senior specialist with 8-10+ years' experience in HSE, Quality, Management Systems or Process Governance
• Experience operating at group or multi-site level
• Background in maritime, shipbuilding, offshore or oil & gas preferred

Core Expertise

• Expert-level process mapping and process design
• Strong experience writing policies, standards, procedures and governance frameworks
• Hands-on experience with integrated management systems
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

Qualifications

• Relevant HSE / Quality / Management Systems qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, HVK, ISO Lead Auditor)
• Internal or Lead Auditor certification preferred

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Highly structured and analytical
• Able to work independently in an SSC / remote environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to influence without direct authority
• Detail-oriented with a pragmatic mindset

Language Requirements

• English: Fluent (mandatory)