Dubai Health & Environment Safety Advisor

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is seeking a Safety Advisor - Health and Environment to support occupational safety and environmental health across major projects. The role focuses on compliance, hazard prevention and continuous improvement of safety procedures.

You will implement safety programs, investigate incidents, and maintain comprehensive safety records. This on-site position offers exposure to diverse infrastructure projects with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic, technical or professional background in occupational safety, environmental management or a related field.
• Understanding of basic workplace health and safety principles.
• Familiarity with hazard identification and risk-control practices.
• Ability to support accident and incident investigations.
• Interest in developing experience across environmental, health and safety disciplines.
• Strong observation and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Ability to maintain accurate safety records and reports.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to participate in training and emergency preparedness activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively under the guidance of senior professionals.
• Proactive attitude toward safety improvement and hazard prevention.
• Commitment to following organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and maintaining safety and occupational health programs.
• Support compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Help maintain safety systems, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Monitor workplace conditions for potential health, safety and environmental hazards.
• Assist with identifying hazardous activities, equipment and substances.
• Work with project teams to investigate accidents, injuries and safety complaints.
• Gather information required for incident reviews and root-cause assessments.
• Help monitor corrective and preventive actions following investigations.
• Recommend practical improvements to processes, designs and work procedures.
• Support the evaluation of equipment controls intended to minimize hazards.
• Participate in employee safety training and awareness activities.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning and response exercises.
• Help verify the quality and effectiveness of safety programs.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents and follow-up actions.
• Promote safe working practices among employees and project stakeholders.
• Escalate significant risks or non-compliance issues to senior safety personnel.

Skills

Workplace safety monitoring

Hazard identification

Risk-control support

Incident investigation

Corrective action tracking

Safety program implementation

Occupational health awareness

Environmental compliance

Safety inspections

Emergency preparedness

Employee safety training

Regulatory compliance

Safety documentation

Program quality assurance

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is seeking a Safety Advisor - Health and Environment to support occupational safety and environmental health across major projects. The role focuses on compliance, hazard prevention and continuous improvement of safety procedures.

You will implement safety programs, investigate incidents, and maintain comprehensive safety records. This on-site position offers exposure to diverse infrastructure projects with competitive benefits.