Health Safety Environment Engineer

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Dubai, UAE, is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer – Civil / Construction with a minimum of 10 years UAE/GCC experience, including high-rise projects. You will implement and maintain HSE management systems, ensure compliance with UAE regulations, conduct inspections, risk assessments, investigations, and promote a zero-accident culture across sites.

Ideal candidates have NEBOSH IGC and SARS/SARSS, a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, and strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of total HSE experience in UAE/GCC building construction.
• Experience in high-rise building construction projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC – Mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE Management System in line with requirements.
• Ensure UAE HSE laws and regulations compliance on site.
• Manage HSE activities for high-rise projects from mobilization to completion.
• Conduct inspections, risk assessments, RAMS, JSA/JHA, and incident investigations.
• Lead toolbox talks, inductions, and safety awareness programs.

Skills

HSE Management Systems

Construction Safety

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Toolbox Talks

MS Excel

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Environmental Safety

Tools

MS Office

RAMS Review

Job description

HSE Engineer – Civil / Construction

Department: HSE / Construction

Industry: Building Construction

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Location: Dubai, UAE

Project Type: High-Rise Building Construction

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HSE Engineer – Civil / Construction with a minimum of 10 years of UAE/GCC experience, including extensive experience in high-rise building construction projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining HSE management systems, ensuring compliance with UAE/GCC legislation and project requirements, conducting inspections and risk assessments, investigating incidents, and promoting a strong safety culture across construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System in accordance with company, client, consultant, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable UAE HSE laws, construction safety regulations, and authority requirements.
• Manage HSE activities for high-rise building construction projects from mobilization through completion.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), JSA/JHA, HSE Plans, Emergency Response Plans, and inspection reports.
• Identify unsafe conditions and practices and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead incident, accident, near-miss, and dangerous-occurrence investigations and prepare detailed reports.
• Conduct regular Toolbox Talks, HSE inductions, training sessions, and safety awareness programs.
• Monitor work activities including civil works, excavation, scaffolding, lifting operations, work at height, temporary works, concrete works, MEP interfaces, and other construction activities.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, Consultants, Clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities on HSE matters.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, statistics, inspection reports, training records, permits, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in emergency drills and ensure emergency preparedness and response procedures are effectively implemented.
• Promote continuous improvement and a proactive zero-accident / zero-incident safety culture.
• Prepare and present HSE reports, dashboards, statistics, and presentations to management and project stakeholders.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of total HSE experience, with substantial experience in UAE/GCC building construction.
• Proven experience in high-rise building construction projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH IGC – Mandatory.
• SARS / SARSS certification/card – Mandatory, where applicable to the project/authority requirements.
• Strong knowledge of UAE HSE legislation, construction safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in implementing HSE Management Systems.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, corrective action, and preventive action.
• Excellent experience in conducting HSE training, toolbox talks, inductions, and awareness programs.
• Strong report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and team-management skills.
• Ability to effectively liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, management, and government/regulatory authorities.
• Immediate joiners are highly preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• NEBOSH IGC – Mandatory
• SARS / SARSS – Mandatory
• IOSH
• OSHA
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
• Other recognized HSE / Environmental certifications

Key Skills & Competencies

• HSE Management Systems
• Construction Safety
• High-Rise Building Construction
• UAE HSE Regulations
• Risk Assessment & JSA/JHA
• Incident & Accident Investigation
• Safety Auditing & Inspections
• Method Statement & RAMS Review
• Permit to Work (PTW)
• Work at Height Safety
• Scaffolding & Temporary Works Safety
• Lifting & Crane Safety
• Excavation & Civil Works Safety
• Emergency Preparedness
• Toolbox Talks & HSE Training
• Environmental Management
• ISO 45001 / ISO 14001
• MS Excel & PowerPoint
• HSE Reporting & Documentation
• Team Leadership & Coordination

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a Senior HSE Engineer / HSE Engineer / Safety Engineer with extensive UAE/GCC experience in high-rise building construction, strong knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements, and proven expertise in managing site safety teams and HSE systems. Candidates with valid NEBOSH IGC and SARS/SARSS certification, strong consultant/client coordination experience, and immediate availability will be highly preferred.