Health Safety Environment Engineer

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to ensure effective implementation of Health, Safety & Environmental standards across construction and development projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in construction, building contracting, or real estate development, with strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations and incident prevention.

You will lead site inspections, risk assessments, RAMS reviews, and safety training, while

Qualifications

• NEBOSH IGC certification is mandatory.
• 3–8 years of HSE experience in construction or real estate development.
• Strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures, standards, and safe working practices across construction projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and HSE compliance checks.
• Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective measures.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors to ensure HSE compliance.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and prepare detailed reports.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, training, and awareness programs.
• Review RAMS and ensure safe systems of work.
• Monitor high-risk activities including work at height, lifting operations, excavation, scaffolding, hot work, confined spaces, and electrical works.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection reports, incident reports, and corrective action trackers.
• Follow up on non-compliances and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, contractors, and relevant authorities on HSE matters.
• Support emergency preparedness, drills, and response procedures.
• Monitor environmental requirements including waste management, pollution prevention, and site housekeeping.
• Prepare regular HSE reports and provide recommendations to project management.
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE legislation, local authority requirements, and company standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project sites.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety trainings

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering or OH&S related field

Job description

We are looking for an experienced HSE Engineer to join our team and ensure effective implementation of Health, Safety & Environmental standards across our construction and development projects. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in construction, building contracting, or real estate development, with strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, construction safety practices, risk assessment, and incident prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures, standards, and safe working practices across construction projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and HSE compliance checks.
• Identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and prepare detailed reports.
• Conduct and monitor toolbox talks, safety inductions, training, and awareness programs.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and ensure safe systems of work are implemented.
• Monitor high-risk activities including work at height, lifting operations, excavation, scaffolding, hot work, confined spaces, and electrical works.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection reports, incident reports, and corrective action trackers.
• Follow up on non-compliances and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, contractors, and relevant authorities on HSE matters.
• Support emergency preparedness, drills, and response procedures.
• Monitor environmental requirements including waste management, pollution prevention, and site housekeeping.
• Prepare regular HSE reports and provide recommendations to project management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE HSE legislation, local authority requirements, and company standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-8 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably within construction, building contracting, or real estate development.
• NEBOSH IGC certification is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction HSE regulations and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple site requirements.
• UAE construction/project experience is highly preferred.