HSE Engineer

Hill; Abu Dhabi; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading international project management firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to support the implementation of health, safety, and environmental management systems. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, mandatory HSE Level 6 and Level 3 qualifications, and a strong understanding of local regulations. Responsibilities include conducting audits and inspections, reviewing HSE plans, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. This role is crucial for promoting a positive safety culture on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12+ years of experience in health, safety, and environmental field.
• Previous experience in villa/high-rise/hotel projects.
• Membership of a recognized international professional body (IOSH, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Implement project-specific HSE Management System.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Investigate and report incidents, accidents, and near misses.

Skills

Health, Safety and Environmental expertise

Technical/Engineering knowledge

Local HSE regulations understanding

ISO 14001 knowledge

ISO 45001 knowledge

Education

HSE Level 6 qualification

HSE Level 3 qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The HSE Engineer supports the implementation of project-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management systems, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, client requirements, and local regulations. They conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments, review contractors HSE plans, and oversee safety-critical systems to promote a positive safety culture on-site. The role also involves incident investigation, reporting, and coordinating HSE training and competence programs to maintain high standards of workplace safety and environmental protection.

Responsibilities

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting management in implementing a project specific HSE Management System in accordance with Hill corporate and Client requirements.
• Assist management in developing project specific HSE procedures in accordance with the Hill Corporate HSE management system and related change management procedures.
• Supporting the implementation and embedding of positive HSE behaviours and leading safety cultures.
• Review, comment and advise the Client on the suitability of the Contractors HSE Management Plan and related safe systems of work.
• Review and approve task specific MSRA / JSA / RAMS based on the requirements of each activity.
• Review and approved, as required, Permit to Work' applications related supporting documentation for suitability.
• Conduct proactive HSE Audits and Inspections as necessary to verify the suitable and sufficient implementation of the Contractors HSE Management Plan.
• Supervise, as required, the operational readiness and performance of HSE Critical Systems and Equipment.
• Review and advise the Client of the suitability of the Contractors HSE induction, training and competence management arrangements.
• Support the implementation of the Hill HSE training and competence arrangements, including but not limited to HSE inductions, risk awareness and management and environmental controls.
• Investigate and Report Incidents.
• Monitor and control Contractor for compliance with contractual and client HSE requirements.
• Preparation of Various HSE reports and Ad hoc reporting as per the client requirement.
• Investigate and Report Incidents, Accidents and Near-misses to Management in accordance with Hill policies and procedures.
• Maintain their own knowledge and competence of current HSE practice, industry developments, and changes in legislation, and internal corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HSE Director, or line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• The proposed candidate shall have minimum of 12+ years 'experience in the health, safety and environmental field
• HSE Level 6 qualification is mandatory.
• HSE Level 3 qualification is mandatory.
• Good technical/engineering knowledge.
• Previous experience in villa/high-rise/hotel projects.
• Excellent understanding of local HSE regulations and HSE procedures as per UAE and Abu Dhabi laws (ADOSH).
• Membership of a recognized internation professional body (IOSH, etc.) at graduate level or above with a demonstrable CPD record for the past 12 months.
• A working knowledge of ADOSH (OSHAD).
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and recognized auditor qualification.
• Must have UAE or Abu Dhabi work experience.

Job Info

• Job Identification 14853
• Job Category Projects Management
• Posting Date 03/05/2026, 02:32 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Locations Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates