HSE Engineer

HILL INTERNATIONAL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to implement project-specific HSE management systems in Abu Dhabi. You will audit, inspect, and assess risks, review contractors' HSE plans, and coordinate training to sustain safety culture on-site.

The role requires handling incident investigations, preparing client reports, and ensuring compliance with UAE/Abu Dhabi regulations and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have 12+ years of experience in health, safety and environmental fields.
• Mandatory HSE Level 6 and Level 3 qualifications.
• Strong technical/engineering knowledge and UAE/Abu Dhabi work experience.
• Membership of a recognized international body (e.g., IOSH) with CPD records.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in implementing project-specific HSE management systems.
• Review and advise on contractors' HSE plans and safe systems of work.
• Conduct HSE audits and inspections to verify compliance.
• Investigate incidents and prepare HSE reports for clients.
• Support training and competence arrangements and monitor regulatory compliance.

Skills

HSE management

Audits & inspections

Risk assessments

Incident investigation

Contractor management

Safety culture promotion

Education

HSE Level 6

HSE Level 3

Tools

ADOSH

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.

Hill International, with more than 4,300+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website atwww.hillintl.com.

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group atwww.gisiconsulting.com.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

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

• 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.