HSE Engineer-SWRO

WSP in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a HSE Officer in Abu Dhabi to embed health, safety and environmental policies across projects, sites and offices, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.

You will lead inspections, review RAMS, coordinate emergency plans, mentor teams, and report KPIs, with strong English communication and NEBOSH IGC.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Fluent English required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring project compliance with WSP's HSEQ Management System and client requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate health, safety and environmental arrangements at site to ensure legal and client standards.
• Review and approve RAMS and method statements before work commencement.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections and audits and close out corrective actions.
• Coordinate and test emergency response plans and drills.
• Follow up on incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Provide HSE guidance and support to project teams and contractors.
• Conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks and workshops to promote safety awareness.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare monthly HSE reports capturing KPIs, incidents and initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related subject

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Job Description

As a HSE Officer you have to ensure that Health & Safety policies and procedures are effectively embedded across the projects, sites and office environments in compliance with local and international rules and regulations.

Job Description

As a HSE Officer you have to ensure that Health & Safety policies and procedures are effectively embedded across the projects, sites and office environments in compliance with local and international rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring that the project complies with WSP's HSEQ Management System and the client's HSEQ requirements to protect personnel, assets, and the environment.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of health, safety, and environmental arrangements at the project site to ensure compliance with legal, client, and company standards.
• Review and approve contractors' health, safety, and environmental plans, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS) before work commencement, ensuring alignment with legal and client requirements.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections and audits, ensuring all findings are documented and corrective/preventive actions are effectively implemented and closed out.
• Initiate, coordinate, and test emergency response plans, ensuring scheduled drills are conducted as per project performance standards and legal requirements.
• Follow up on contractors' incident investigations, verifying root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to prevent recurrence.
• Provide technical HSE guidance and support to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Conduct regular HSE meetings, toolbox talks, and workshops to promote safety awareness and engagement at all levels.
• Assist in liaising with regulatory and enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate and detailed monthly HSE reports, capturing key performance indicators (KPIs), incidents, and safety initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, proactive risk management, and engagement with site personnel.
• Monitor and evaluate environmental aspects and impacts, ensuring compliance with sustainability and environmental management requirements.
• Assist in developing and delivering HSE training sessions for employees, supervisors, and contractors to enhance competency and awareness
• Track and analyze HSE performance trends, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence
• Fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant subject.
• Relevant Health and Safety qualifications, with a minimum of NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in dealing with infrastructure projects. preferably involving pumping station and storage tanks.

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