Advisor Safety, Health & Environment

AECOM; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an SH&E Advisor in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates to assist with identifying SH&E requirements and aligning with local regulations and project needs. You will act as the field contact for SH&E matters and support compliance across contractor activities.

The role includes daily site inspections, reporting observations, leading SH&E meetings, reviewing risk assessments and method statements, and guiding risk mitigation and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering Occupational Safety or related field NEBOSH GC and/or proven equivalent.
• 10 years experience in the relevant field.
• Experience in conducting site SH&E inspections and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the field/project point of contact for SH&E matters.
• Identify AECOM Project and Legislative requirements and align stakeholder compliance.
• Conduct daily inspections of contractor activities to ensure compliance with SH&E policies, plans and obligations.
• Undertake daily visual inspections, report issues and submit observation findings to the contractor via the project reporting system.
• Coordinate and attend site SH&E meetings, including chairing and recording if required.
• Submit safety inspection reports to the Resident Engineer and project leads and engage their support.
• Review risk mitigation documentation such as plans, procedures and task-specific SWMS and Risk Assessments.
• Check SH&E requirements in method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Check appropriate maintenance, calibration and operation of all safety equipment.
• Assist in the investigation of all incidents and near misses and report according to client requirements and AECOM procedures.
• Set a high personal example of Health & Safety at all times.
• Provide upstream reports regularly to the Project and SH&E Leads.

Skills

SH&E experience

NEBOSH GC equivalent

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

The SH&E Advisor will be responsible to assist with identifying SH&E requirements. With the ability to assess and monitor compliance requirements and alignment with local SH&E legislative and regulatory obligations as well as project and AECOM business requirements.

Role and Responsibilities

• Serving as the field/project point of contact for SH&E matters.
• Identify AECOM Project and Legislative requirements and align stakeholder compliance.
• Conduct daily inspections of contractor activities to ensure compliance with contractors SH&E Policies plans and other obligations.
• Undertake daily visual inspections report issues and submit observation findings to the contractor via the project reporting system. Follow up on the close-out within established timeframes.
• Coordinate and attend site SH&E meetings. If required this may include chairing and recording the meetings.
• Submit safety inspection reports to the Resident Engineer and/or project leads and engage their support.
• Review risk mitigation documentation such as plans procedures and task-specific Safe Work Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Check SH&E requirements in method statements risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures submitted by the contractor ensuring activities are in line with the safe work methodology.
• Check appropriate maintenance calibration and operation of all safety equipment.
• Check site security fire first aid and welfare facilities and ensure procedures appropriate to the works are provided and adequately maintained.
• Assist in the investigation of all incidents and near misses and report in accordance with client requirements and AECOM procedures. Ensure that necessary preventative measures are identified based on the worst potential consequences and applied effectively.
• Set a high personal example of Health & Safety at all times.
• Provide upstream reports regularly to the Project and SH&E Leads.
• Attend risk assessment training and request other relevant training as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering Occupational Safety or related field NEBOSH GC and/or proven equivalent
• 10 yearsexperience in the relevant field

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work optionswell-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

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What makes AECOM a great place to work

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Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.

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Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time