HSE Inspector

SYSTRA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA in Abu Dhabi seeks an HSE Inspector to oversee health, safety and environmental standards on a major railway construction project. You will supervise site activities, ensure policies are understood and followed, and work closely with Safety Manager and resident engineers to promote an injury-free culture.

The role requires five years plus in HSE for large infrastructure projects, with railway exposure, NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA certificates, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the required field of expertise in railway project.
• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Recognized HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2-5 years of HSE experience in large infrastructure projects, with atleast 1 year specifically in railway construction preferred.
• Knowledge of railway safety standards (EN, AREMA, etc.) and local safety regulations.
• Strong observation and communication skills; ability to enforce standards assertively yet diplomatically.
• Ability to use digital reporting tools and MS Office Suite.
• Willingness to work in field conditions and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will report to the Safety Manager; but will have to work very closely with the supervision teams in general and the resident engineers in particular.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that safety systems, policies and procedures are in place, understood and followed.
• Works directly with site leadership to create an injury-free safety culture.
• Facilitates site safety meetings, training, risk management, injury investigations, required inspections, etc. Encourage involvement at all levels.
• Seeks out safety best practices and facilitates implementation.
• Acts as point person for formal audits and inspections.
• Facilitates activities needed to meet regulatory requirements as well as organizational expectations.

Skills

HSE expertise

Railway safety knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office & reporting tools

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Digital reporting tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description: SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world. For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The HSE Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all health, safety, and environmental standards are maintained at all stages of the railway construction project. This role focuses on site supervision, compliance with regulatory and client requirements, and proactive risk management to support a safe working environment.

Missions/Main Duties

• The candidate will report to the Safety Manager; but will have to work very closely with the supervision teams in general and the resident engineers in particular.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that safety systems, policies and procedures are in place, understood and followed.
• Works directly with site leadership to create an injury-free safety culture.
• Facilitates site safety meetings, training, risk management, injury investigations, required inspections, etc. Encourage involvement at all levels.
• Seeks out safety best practices and facilitates implementation.
• Acts as point person for formal audits and inspections.
• Facilitates activities needed to meet regulatory requirements as well as organizational expectations.

Profile/Skills

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the required field of expertise in railway project
• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering,Environmental Science, or related field.
• Recognized HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2-5 years of HSE experience in large infrastructure projects, with atleast 1 year specifically in railway construction preferred.
• Knowledge of railway safety standards (EN, AREMA, etc.) and local safety regulations.
• Strong observation and communication skills; ability to enforce standards assertively yet diplomatically.
• Ability to use digital reporting tools and MS Office Suite.
• Willingness to work in field conditions and travel as needed.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Workplace Type

On-site