Assistant HSE Engineer (P3)

Mace Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking an Assistant HSE Engineer to support the HSW team on a large mixed-use regeneration project in Abu Dhabi. You will promote Safety First, apply local health and safety rules, and help create safe, inclusive and high‑performing project environments.

You will coordinate inspections, audits and KPI reporting, assist with budgets and risk mitigation, and collaborate with designers, contractors and client teams to deliver safe, compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• HSW experience with strong industry interest.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams on construction projects.
• Ability to analyze safety data and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of HSW policies and guidance across the project.
• Coordinate inspection and audit schedules aligned with ISO/compliance reviews.
• Analyze reports and KPIs to identify safety improvements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to deliver project safety outcomes.
• Lead integrated teams to achieve programme KPIs.

Skills

HSW experience

Collaborative communicator

Digital literacy

Stakeholder management

Education

IOSH Managing Safely Level 2 or equivalent

Level 3 Safety Management qualification

Job description

Assistant HSE Engineer

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Mace is providing project management services on a large mixed-use regeneration development in Abu Dhabi. The site will have commercial workplaces and retail units along with public realm.

Supports the HSW team in delivering health, safety and wellbeing activities across assigned projects, applying established technical knowledge to promote Mace’s Safety First value, strengthen compliance and contribute to safe, inclusive and high-performing project environments.

You’ll be responsible for:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will promote Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise:

• You will ensure robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed in line with service excellence.
• You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the Associate Director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

• You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• You will support the long term development of your function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

• You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
• You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.

Your responsibilities:

• Support implementation of HSW policies, standards and guidance across the business.
• Coordinate inspection and audit schedules, supporting ISO and compliance reviews.
• Analyse reports, KPIs, corrective actions and audit outcomes to identify improvements.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships and support mitigation plans aligned to Mace standards.
• Shape and mobilise the right expertise, resources and partners to deliver project success.
• Lead integrated teams to achieve programme, KPIs and client outcomes.
• Manage scope, budgets, risk, change and quality with confidence.
• Manage collaboration, innovation and knowledge across Mace.

You’ll need to have:

• HSW experience with strong industry interest.
• IOSH Managing Safely Level 2 or equivalent.
• Willingness to achieve Level 3 Safety Management qualification.
• Collaborative, proactive and digitally confident communicator.
• Professional membership or equivalent development.
• Project delivery experience across property, infrastructure or construction.
• Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder skills.
• Inclusive leadership with sustainability focus.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long‑term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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