HSE Advisor - Stormwater Infrastructure Programme
AECOM Corporation
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AECOM is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor to support a major stormwater infrastructure programme in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will monitor contractor safety, health and environmental performance across construction activities and report on HSE performance to the PMC team.
The role requires a NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent, a relevant diploma or bachelor degree, and 8–10 years in civil construction or infrastructure HSE, with 3–5 years in the
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or a related field.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience in civil construction or infrastructure projects.
- 8–10 years of HSE experience in construction or infrastructure, with 3–5 years in the UAE or GCC.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site HSE inspections across active construction sites and monitor contractor activities for compliance.
- Review contractor HSE plans, risk assessments and permit-to-work documentation.
- Conduct incident investigations and monitor corrective actions; prepare HSE performance reports.
- Coordinate with PMC team and authorities to ensure UAE regulations and client HSE requirements are met.
- Monitor high‑risk activities (trenching, confined space, lifting, traffic, heat stress) and environmental controls.
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Job description
- Role: HSE Advisor
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function: Occupational Health and Safety
- Experience: 8-10 years in construction or infrastructure HSE, including 3-5 years in the UAE or GCC
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
AECOM is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor to support a major stormwater infrastructure programme in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Working within the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team and reporting to the senior HSE lead, the successful candidate will monitor contractor safety, occupational health and environmental performance throughout construction activities. The role focuses on site inspections, contractor HSE compliance, risk assessment reviews, incident investigations, environmental monitoring and safety performance reporting. Particular attention will be given to high-risk infrastructure activities, including trenching, excavation, confined space entry, lifting operations, traffic management, dewatering and heat stress. The HSE Advisor will work closely with contractors, construction supervision teams and relevant authorities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, applicable UAE regulations and the client 's HSE requirements. Candidates should have substantial HSE experience in civil construction or infrastructure projects, a relevant diploma or bachelor 's degree, and a NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent qualification. Experience in stormwater infrastructure and PMC or client-side supervision will be advantageous.
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function: Occupational Health and Safety
- Salary: Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality: Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
- Conduct regular health, safety and environmental inspections across active construction sites.
- Monitor contractor activities for compliance with approved HSE procedures and project requirements.
- Carry out site audits and document identified safety and environmental deficiencies.
- Record inspection observations and communicate findings to relevant contractor personnel.
- Track corrective actions and verify their completion.
- Escalate significant HSE concerns to the senior HSE lead.
- Monitor contractor compliance with applicable UAE regulations and contractual safety obligations.
- Support consistent implementation of the client 's HSE requirements throughout construction activities.
- Review contractor health, safety and environmental management plans.
- Examine activity-specific risk assessments and method statements.
- Review permit-to-work documentation for relevant construction activities.
- Identify incomplete, inconsistent or inadequate safety controls.
- Communicate technical concerns and recommendations to the senior HSE lead.
- Monitor the implementation of approved HSE procedures on construction sites.
- Maintain records of HSE documentation reviews and outstanding observations.
- Monitor safety arrangements for trenching and excavation activities.
- Review safety precautions associated with confined space entry.
- Observe work-at-height activities for compliance with relevant safety requirements.
- Monitor lifting operations and associated site safety controls.
- Review traffic management arrangements affecting construction activities.
- Monitor safety considerations associated with dewatering operations.
- Assess heat stress precautions and worker protection measures.
- Identify unsafe working conditions and report concerns to responsible personnel.
- Follow up on corrective measures relating to high-risk construction activities.
- Monitor contractor compliance with applicable environmental requirements.
- Review dust control measures during infrastructure construction.
- Observe noise management practices and identify potential compliance concerns.
- Monitor construction waste handling and management arrangements.
- Review spill prevention and control measures.
- Check environmental controls associated with stormwater discharge.
- Verify compliance with relevant environmental permit conditions.
- Record environmental observations and recommend corrective measures where required.
- Coordinate environmental compliance matters with contractor HSE teams and relevant project personnel.
- Participate in investigations of workplace accidents, incidents and near misses.
- Assist in collecting information relevant to incident investigations.
- Support identification of contributing factors and underlying safety concerns.
- Document investigation observations and recommended corrective actions.
- Monitor implementation of relevant preventive measures.
- Help communicate lessons learned to contractors and construction teams.
- Support improvements to site safety practices based on incident findings.
- Collect and maintain health, safety and environmental performance information.
- Prepare weekly HSE performance reports.
- Compile monthly HSE reports for project management review.
- Record inspection findings, incidents and corrective action progress.
- Monitor outstanding HSE issues and their resolution status.
- Communicate significant safety and environmental concerns to the senior HSE lead.
- Maintain accurate documentation supporting project HSE oversight.
- Support consistent reporting of contractor HSE performance.
- Verify that construction workers have completed the required site inductions.
- Check that personnel have received appropriate safety training.
- Monitor worker competency requirements relevant to assigned activities.
- Review compliance with applicable workforce welfare standards.
- Identify gaps in training, induction or competency documentation.
- Communicate deficiencies to contractor HSE representatives.
- Support contractor actions to address identified workforce safety and welfare concerns.
- Attend project HSE coordination meetings.
- Participate in toolbox talks and construction site walkdowns.
- Communicate relevant safety observations and improvement recommendations.
- Promote positive safety behaviour among construction personnel.
- Coordinate with contractor HSE teams regarding inspections and corrective actions.
- Support effective communication between the PMC team and contractors.
- Liaise with relevant authorities when required.
- Encourage proactive reporting and resolution of site safety concerns.
- Bachelor 's degree or diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or a related field.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate or an equivalent qualification as a minimum.
- NEBOSH Diploma or demonstrated progress toward obtaining the qualification.
- 8-10 years of experience in health, safety and environmental management within construction or infrastructure projects.
- At least 3-5 years of relevant HSE experience in the UAE or GCC.
- Experience working on civil construction, drainage, water or other infrastructure projects.
- Practical experience conducting construction site safety inspections and audits.
- Experience reviewing contractor HSE plans, risk assessments and method statements.
- Familiarity with permit-to-work procedures and high-risk construction activities.
- Experience monitoring contractor compliance and following up on corrective actions.
- Understanding of environmental compliance requirements relevant to infrastructure construction.
- Experience preparing HSE reports and maintaining safety documentation.
- Previous involvement in stormwater infrastructure projects.
- Experience working in a Project Management Consultancy, client-side or construction supervision role.
- Working knowledge of UAE occupational health and safety regulations.
- Familiarity with applicable local authority and emirate-specific HSE frameworks, including OSHAD in Abu Dhabi.
- Understanding of ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management principles.
- Understanding of ISO 14001 environmental management principles.
- Construction site HSE inspections and audits.
- Contractor HSE performance monitoring.
- Hazard identification and risk assessment review.
- Construction method statement evaluation.
- Permit-to-work documentation review.
- Excavation and trenching safety.
- Confined space entry requirements.
- Work-at-height safety controls.
- Lifting operation safety.
- Construction traffic management.
- Dewatering activity safety considerations.
- Heat stress prevention and worker protection.
- Environmental controls for dust, noise, waste and spills.
- Stormwater discharge compliance.
- Incident investigation and lessons-learned communication.
- Corrective action monitoring and closure.
- HSE performance data collection and reporting.
- Worker induction, training and competency verification.
- Strong observational and hazard identification skills.
- Sound judgment when assessing construction site risks.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Good technical report-writing abilities.
- Strong organisational and documentation skills.
- Ability to coordinate with contractors and multidisciplinary construction teams.
- Professional approach to communicating HSE concerns.
- Ability to escalate significant safety issues appropriately.
- Attention to detail when reviewing HSE documentation.
- Commitment to occupational safety and environmental protection.
- Ability to promote positive safety behaviour on construction sites.
- Effective stakeholder coordination and teamwork.
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance programmes.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Employee stock purchase plans.
Working at AECOM AECOM offers opportunities to contribute to major stormwater and civil infrastructure programmes while working alongside experienced engineering, construction supervision and HSE professionals.
Employees have access to professional development programmes, technical resources and opportunities to strengthen their expertise in infrastructure safety and environmental management.
AECOM promotes an inclusive and collaborative workplace built on respect, professional development and teamwork.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM supports fair employment practices and handles candidate information confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to develop innovative, sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions. Its services cover advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management and construction management. AECOM employs more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators and construction management specialists. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Official Website: aecom.com
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