HSE Engineer

U+A; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled HSE Engineer to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental practices. The role involves developing management plans, conducting inspections, and leading safety meetings. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience in construction and necessary health and safety qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in the construction industry required.
• Experience as a supervision consultant is advantageous.
• Certifications such as CM / Cert.-IOSH, CSP, CRSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Development and review of health and safety management plans.
• Conduct health and safety inspections, workshops, and meetings.
• Monitor and review HSE performance of contractors.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and requirements.

Skills

Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices

Construction Safety Management

Incident Investigation

Training and Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, or a related field

Level 5/+ qualification in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HSE Engineer to join our team in the UAE.

The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in health, safety, and environmental practices within the building construction sector.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Development, review, and update of a Health, Safety, and Environment Management Plan.
• Develop and deliver a monitoring schedule including site tours, inspections, and audits.
• Create a competency framework, including training matrix, records, and planning for the team.
• Lead weekly formal Health and Safety inspections, workshops, and meetings; raise and verify closure of observations and actions.
• Chair weekly Health and Safety meetings with contractor’s HSE and management teams.
• Ensure the contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors comply with the requirements set in:
• Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment Policy
• Health and Safety Management System
• Assurance Standards – Health and Safety
• General conditions of construction contracts, legal, and other requirements
• Ensure construction HSE plans are in place for each contractor prior to starting work.
• Review, approve, and verify the implementation of the contractor's HSE plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Ensure the contractor provides sufficient competent HSE professionals to meet legal and employer requirements.
• Communicate the HSE policies, objectives, standards, and hazard information to all contractors and personnel.
• Conduct HSE pre-start kick-off meetings with contractors.
• Attend and possibly chair contractor meetings to ensure contractual HSE requirements are met.
• Coordinate with contractor’s and employer’s HSE departments.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical support regarding HSE standards.
• Ensure security, traffic management, logistics, and emergency arrangements are in place and effective.
• Support project managers and design consultants in HSE compliance and communication.
• Monitor and review the HSE performance of contractors and their supply chains, addressing nonconformances promptly.
• Issue work suspension instructions in case of imminent safety risks or unsafe conditions.
• Report, investigate, and review all incidents and near misses, providing technical support as needed.
• Regularly report HSE performance to the employer and Head Office, including monthly reports.
• Ensure contractors develop and implement reward and recognition schemes.
• Ensure the contractor produces a comprehensive HSE file as per employer’s requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, or a related field.
• Level 5/+ qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH Level 5, NVQ Level 5, OTHM Level 6, BSC Diploma).

Registrations / Certifications

• CM / Cert.-IOSH, CSP, CRSP, MIIRSM, or equivalent.
• ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor certifications.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience as a supervision consultant is advantageous.