Consultant HSE Engineer

J10 Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled QHSE Engineer to enhance project safety standards in Abu Dhabi. This role involves implementing health, safety, and environmental protocols while leading a team of HSE Inspectors. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the UAE construction sector and hold relevant certifications. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact on safety practices within a dynamic engineering consultancy environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in project delivery and safety management.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience as a QHSE engineer on construction projects.
• Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement health, safety, and environmental arrangements for projects.
• Lead HSE Inspectors to monitor health and safety measures on site.
• Conduct regular site safety reviews and liaise with enforcement authorities.

Skills

QHSE Management

Health and Safety Training

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Emergency Response Planning

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

NEBOSH IGC Certification

IOSH or CSP Accreditation

Job description

Our Global Engineering consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced consultant QHSE Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi, on a to work on new projects in the Emirate. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a consultant QHSE Engineer on construction and fit out projects in the UAE or the wider GCC region and will have worked for a recognised engineering consultancy or PMC company previously. This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 5 month contract position employed as outsourced staff through J10 Consulting. Key Responsibilities: • Implement the health, safety and environmental arrangements for the project against the QHSE Management System requirements, to ensure the protection of all staff. • Lead HSE Inspectors to ensure they are monitoring the implementation of health and safety arrangements at project site level, in accordance with legal and client requirements. • Develop and deliver health, safety and environmental training to employees including but not limited to; induction, safe working practices. • Review and approve contractor’s health, safety and environmental plans, risk assessments and method statements against legal and client requirements prior to the work being carried out. • Plan daily morning site visits across project sites to ensure health and safety measures are in place before works begins. • Carry out weekly joint HSE inspections with HSE Inspectors and contractor personnel and ensure all the corrective/preventive actions are closed out. • Organise HSE meetings with clients, project staff, and contractors. • Initiate and test emergency response plans and ensure the drills are carried out as per the project schedule and performance standards. • Ensure HSE Inspectors follow up on contractor’s incident investigation reports are completed and corrective actions are identified and closed out to prevent a recurrence and provide necessary technical guidance for accident protection. • Conduct regular site safely reviews. • Liaise with enforcement authorities (PCFC, EHS Checks) prepare and submit monthly HSE reports in conjunction with contractor personnel and to the client.

• Proven track record of working as a consultant QHSE engineer on construction projects in the UAE • Previous Engineering consultancy experience is essential • 5-8+ years of relevant experience as a QHSE engineer • Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering or related • Minimum of NEBOSH IGC certification • IOSH, IIRSM or CSP accreditation is preferred • UAE Driving license is essential