HSE Advisor: Safety Leadership & Compliance Expert

DOUGLAS OHI - L.L.C - O.P.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DOUGLAS OHI - L.L.C - O.P.C in Abu Dhabi is seeking an HSE Advisor to integrate health, safety and environmental requirements into all project activities from construction to commissioning. You will lead the HSE Management System, advise on compliance, and promote safe working practices across the site.

The role requires NEBOSH Diploma and strong knowledge of safety legislation. You will conduct risk assessments, participate in toolbox talks, train staff, and prepare monthly safety reports while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or Environmental Studies (desirable).
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (essential).
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Identify site hazards and update the site-specific HSE Plan accordingly.
• Maintain the HSE Management System and Project HSE Plan as living documents.
• Initiate the HSE Case, defining its scope, cost, resources, interfaces, and responsibilities.
• Act as the HSE liaison between departments and the Project Manager.
• Promote proactive HSE management practices among staff and subcontractors.
• Provide technical HSE input, including ALARP and HEMP.
• Implement health and safety strategies tailored to operational risks.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop operational procedures to mitigate hazards.
• Lead site inspections ensuring safety policies and procedures are being followed.
• Deliver in-house training sessions for management and workers on health and safety risks.
• Keep records of inspections, incidents, and statistics; generate reports and recommendations.
• Stay updated on health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Develop and issue monthly reports, newsletters, and bulletins.
• Manage and coordinate the safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Provide advice on specialist areas such as fire safety, noise, machinery safeguarding, and occupational health.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the reporting manager.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Safety legislation knowledge

Analytical mindset

Negotiation & diplomacy

Leadership & team engagement

IT & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or Environmental Studies

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

DOUGLAS OHI - L.L.C - O.P.C in Abu Dhabi is seeking an HSE Advisor to integrate health, safety and environmental requirements into all project activities from construction to commissioning. You will lead the HSE Management System, advise on compliance, and promote safe working practices across the site.

The role requires NEBOSH Diploma and strong knowledge of safety legislation. You will conduct risk assessments, participate in toolbox talks, train staff, and prepare monthly safety reports while