Abu Dhabi Site Safety & Health Advisor

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented Advisor Safety, Health & Environment (Site) to join our Abu Dhabi team. You will develop and maintain safety, health, and environmental programs across site operations, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and international standards while fostering a strong safety culture.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in safety advisory in industrial/construction settings, with ISO 45001 knowledge and proficiency in safety management software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (minimum 7years) in occupational health and safety advisory or management roles within industrial or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC health and safety regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, hazard identification, and incident investigation techniques.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 or equivalent occupational health and safety management standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and hazard assessments; identify risks and non-compliance issues.
• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with UAE regulations and international standards.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; analyze root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare safety documentation, records, and reports for regulatory compliance and internal review.
• Deliver safety training and awareness programs to employees at all levels.
• Audit safety management systems to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with site management to develop emergency response and disaster plans.
• Monitor safety performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities on health, safety, and environmental matters.

Skills

Risk assessment methodologies

Hazard identification

Incident investigation techniques

Safety management systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

Safety management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented Advisor Safety, Health & Environment (Site) to join our Abu Dhabi team. You will develop and maintain safety, health, and environmental programs across site operations, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and international standards while fostering a strong safety culture.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in safety advisory in industrial/construction settings, with ISO 45001 knowledge and proficiency in safety management software and MS Office.