Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to support environmental, safety, and occupational health activities and ensure compliance with ES and H standards and regulations. Under general supervision, you will apply fundamental EH&S concepts to hazard prevention, workplace monitoring, program implementation, and incident investigation.

The onboarding process includes Day 1 in-person onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of

Qualifications

• The role requires practical application of established concepts, practices, and procedures within the individual’s environmental specialty.
• Ability to work under general supervision to support EH&S activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical environmental, health, and safety activities under general supervision.
• Support compliance with established ES and H standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures relevant to the assigned environmental specialty.
• Assist in developing environmental health and safety programs, systems, and procedures.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of safety and health programs.
• Monitor workplace conditions to identify potential hazards and occupational health risks.
• Contribute to measures designed to prevent hazards and diseases that may arise within work areas.
• Investigate workplace accidents and injuries to establish relevant circumstances and safety concerns.
• Review complaints relating to workplace hazards and support appropriate investigation and follow-up.
• Contribute to maintaining effective environmental, health, and safety practices across assigned work activities.

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services

Experience: Not specified

Job Type: Not specified

Position Overview

AECOM is hiring an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to support environmental, safety, and occupational health activities and maintain compliance with established ES and H standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Working under general supervision, the role applies fundamental environmental health and safety principles to hazard prevention, workplace monitoring, safety program implementation, and incident investigation.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Not specified

Job Description

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will perform technical work across a range of environmental, health, and safety disciplines. The position supports the implementation of workplace controls and procedures designed to identify hazards, reduce occupational risks, and maintain compliance with relevant ES and H requirements. The role requires practical application of established concepts, practices, and procedures within the individual 's environmental specialty while contributing to broader safety and health activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical environmental, health, and safety activities under general supervision.
• Support compliance with established ES and H standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures relevant to the assigned environmental specialty.
• Assist in developing environmental health and safety programs, systems, and procedures.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of safety and health programs.
• Monitor workplace conditions to identify potential hazards and occupational health risks.
• Contribute to measures designed to prevent hazards and diseases that may arise within work areas.
• Investigate workplace accidents and injuries to establish relevant circumstances and safety concerns.
• Review complaints relating to workplace hazards and support appropriate investigation and follow-up.
• Contribute to maintaining effective environmental, health, and safety practices across assigned work activities.

Candidate Profile

AECOM is seeking a professional with working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety principles who can apply established practices and procedures within a supervised technical environment. The source vacancy does not specify a minimum degree, professional certification, or number of years of experience.

Onboarding Requirement

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm whose multidisciplinary teams include planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program managers, and construction professionals. The company works with clients on infrastructure challenges and projects designed to support communities and create long-term value.