HSE Engineer

Azizi Developments; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments is seeking an HSE Engineer to implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental standards across high-rise tower construction projects in Dubai. You will ensure compliance with statutory regulations and company HSE policies from design through handover.

The role requires NEBOSH IGC, 5–8 years of HSE experience in construction (preferably high-rise in Dubai/UAE), and coordination with regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC mandatory; IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA 30 or equivalent preferred.
• 5–8 years of HSE experience in construction, with high-rise Dubai/UAE experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the HSE Management System, plans and procedures on site.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and toolbox talks to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and accidents; prepare root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Review and enforce permit-to-work systems (hot work, work at height, confined space, lifting ops).
• Coordinate with Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, Civil Defence and other regulators on inspections.
• Maintain HSE documentation, statistics and KPI reporting for management review.
• Conduct HSE inductions, training sessions and awareness programs on site.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills and evacuations.
• Ensure proper PPE use, safe scaffolding, crane operations and fall protection on high-rise structures.
• Liaise with project management, consultants and supervision teams to embed HSE into planning and execution.

Skills

HSE management

Site inspections

Incident investigation

Permit-to-work systems

Regulatory liaison

HSE training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

NEBOSH IGC

IOSH Managing Safely / OSHA 30 (preferred)

Job description

We are Azizi, a leading Dubai-based developer and a passionate team of people driven by the goal of crafting beautiful homes for people living in the UAE. Our portfolio spans across Dubai's prime residential and commercial destinations, showcasing our commitment to transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity and adding value through a construction-driven approach.

At Azizi Developments, we are not merely constructing properties, we are crafting inspiring communities. As one of Dubai's leading private developers, our passion lies in delivering beautiful, high-quality homes in the city's most prestigious locations. Our success is rooted in a construction-driven approach and our core values: transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity, and value creation. Join our dynamic Supervision team and play a pivotal role in bringing visionary designs to life. From blueprint to final build, you will engage in every stage of the development journey, transforming ambition into architecture and concepts into reality.

As a HSE Engineer you will be responsible for implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental standards across high-rise tower construction projects, ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations and company HSE policies from design through handover.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor the project HSE Management System, plans, and procedures on site
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and toolbox talks to identify and mitigate hazards
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents; prepare root cause analysis and corrective action reports
• Review and enforce compliance with permit-to-work systems (hot work, work at height, confined space, lifting operations)
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and compliance with project-specific safety plans
• Coordinate with Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, Civil Defence, and other regulatory authorities on inspections and approvals
• Maintain HSE documentation, statistics, and KPI reporting (LTI, TRIR, near-miss trends) for management review
• Conduct HSE inductions, training sessions, and awareness programs for site personnel
• Oversee emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills and evacuation procedures
• Ensure proper use of PPE, safe scaffolding, crane, and lifting operations, and fall protection systems on high-rise structures
• Liaise with project management, consultants, and supervision teams to embed HSE into planning and execution

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field
• NEBOSH IGC (mandatory); IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA 30, or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5–8 years of HSE experience in construction, with a strong preference for high-rise tower projects in Dubai/UAE
• Prior experience with consultancy or supervision firms strongly preferred
• Sound knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, Dubai Municipality codes, Trakhees, and Estidama requirements