HSE Engineer - Construction Site Supervision

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to oversee health, safety and environmental compliance across construction site activities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will monitor site operations, conduct risk assessments, identify workplace hazards and support compliance with applicable UAE and GCC health, safety and environmental regulations.

Working with site management, contractors and stakeholders, the HSE Engineer will promote proactive risk management and

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of professional experience in HSE engineering or site safety supervision.
• Experience overseeing health, safety and environmental compliance on construction sites.
• Knowledge of UAE and GCC HSE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor site activities to ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Verify adherence to UAE labour laws, relevant HSE regulations and organizational safety standards.
• Monitor contractor and workforce compliance with established site safety procedures.
• Identify unsafe working conditions and practices during construction activities.
• Communicate safety concerns to site management and relevant personnel.
• Recommend appropriate corrective measures to address identified hazards.
• Support the implementation of consistent HSE practices across site operations.
• Promote a proactive approach to workplace safety and environmental responsibility.

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: HSE Engineer - Site Supervision
• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Occupational Health and Safety
• Experience: Minimum 12 years of professional experience in HSE engineering or site safety supervision
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to oversee health, safety and environmental compliance across construction site activities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will monitor site operations, conduct risk assessments, identify workplace hazards and support compliance with applicable UAE and GCC health, safety and environmental regulations. The role involves developing site-specific safety plans, conducting HSE audits, investigating incidents, delivering safety training and monitoring corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment. Working closely with site management, contractors, workers and relevant external stakeholders, the HSE Engineer will promote proactive risk management, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in occupational health and safety performance.

Job Details

• 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

Key Responsibilities

Construction Site HSE Supervision

• Supervise and monitor site activities to ensure compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Verify adherence to UAE labour laws, relevant HSE regulations and organizational safety standards.
• Monitor contractor and workforce compliance with established site safety procedures.
• Identify unsafe working conditions and practices during construction activities.
• Communicate safety concerns to site management and relevant personnel.
• Recommend appropriate corrective measures to address identified hazards.
• Support the implementation of consistent HSE practices across site operations.
• Promote a proactive approach to workplace safety and environmental responsibility.

Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification

• Conduct comprehensive workplace risk assessments.
• Identify potential hazards associated with construction and site operations.
• Analyze risks that may contribute to workplace incidents, accidents or injuries.
• Recommend preventive and control measures to reduce identified risks.
• Review site conditions and activities for emerging safety concerns.
• Coordinate with contractors and site personnel regarding hazard mitigation.
• Support the implementation of appropriate risk management procedures.
• Monitor the effectiveness of preventive safety measures.

HSE Planning and Procedures

• Develop site-specific health, safety and environmental plans.
• Implement safety procedures aligned with project requirements.
• Maintain and review established HSE management processes.
• Ensure safety plans reflect applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Coordinate with site management regarding implementation of HSE procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing safety practices.
• Support consistent application of safety management requirements throughout project activities.

Safety Inspections and Audits

• Conduct regular site safety inspections and HSE audits.
• Assess compliance with approved safety procedures and applicable standards.
• Identify unsafe conditions, procedural deficiencies and compliance concerns.
• Document inspection findings and audit observations accurately.
• Recommend corrective actions to address identified deficiencies.
• Communicate audit findings to relevant site personnel and management.
• Monitor implementation of agreed corrective measures.
• Maintain inspection and audit records for compliance purposes.

Incident Investigation and Prevention

• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents and near-miss events.
• Collect and review relevant information associated with reported incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify contributing factors.
• Document investigation findings and recommended preventive actions.
• Coordinate with relevant personnel regarding incident-related corrective measures.
• Monitor implementation of actions intended to prevent recurrence.
• Review incident trends to identify recurring safety concerns.
• Support continuous improvement in workplace incident prevention.

Safety Training and Workforce Awareness

• Provide safety training to workers and relevant site personnel.
• Conduct competency assessments related to applicable safety procedures.
• Explain workplace hazards and required preventive measures.
• Promote understanding of established site safety protocols.
• Communicate HSE expectations to contractors and workers.
• Support the development of a positive workplace safety culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve workforce safety awareness.
• Encourage consistent compliance with approved HSE procedures.

Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Equipment

• Monitor the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Verify compliance with site PPE requirements.
• Check that safety equipment is used and maintained appropriately.
• Identify deficiencies in protective equipment practices.
• Communicate equipment-related safety concerns to responsible personnel.
• Recommend corrective measures where PPE or safety equipment requirements are not met.
• Support awareness of proper protective equipment usage.

HSE Documentation and Regulatory Reporting

• Maintain accurate health, safety and environmental records.
• Prepare HSE inspection reports and audit documentation.
• Document risk assessments and hazard identification findings.
• Maintain incident investigation reports and corrective action records.
• Prepare safety performance reports for relevant management personnel.
• Ensure HSE documentation complies with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Organize safety records for internal reviews and compliance assessments.
• Maintain reliable reporting practices throughout site operations.

Safety Performance Monitoring

• Monitor relevant HSE performance indicators.
• Analyze safety data to identify trends and recurring concerns.
• Review incident and inspection information to assess safety performance.
• Prepare summaries of safety observations and improvement opportunities.
• Communicate significant HSE performance findings to site management.
• Recommend measures to improve safety management effectiveness.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor progress against relevant safety improvement actions.

Contractor and Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate HSE matters with site management and contractors.
• Communicate safety expectations and compliance requirements to workers.
• Work with relevant project personnel to resolve site safety concerns.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities when required.
• Coordinate with external safety consultants on relevant HSE matters.
• Participate in discussions concerning workplace risks and corrective actions.
• Maintain professional communication regarding HSE performance and compliance.
• Support effective collaboration between site personnel and external stakeholders.