HSE Officer

LEO A DALY; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm, LEO A DALY, seeks an HSE Manager to enhance project safety protocols in Abu Dhabi. You will develop comprehensive HSE policies, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with local regulations while fostering a culture of safety. Join us to contribute positively in a collaborative environment focused on innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in ABET-accredited Architectural or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and standards.
• Experience in conducting site inspections and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Safety Protocols

Incident Investigation

Emergency Preparedness

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

LEO A DALY is a leader in the design of the built environment dedicated to transforming the human experience through the power of design. For more than 100 years, we’ve created places that inspire wonder, connect communities and enable great things. Our creative teams combine planning, architecture, engineering, interiors and program management to deliver truly integrated design.

We are a diverse collection of inventive problem solvers united by a passion for great design.

We own the impact of our work, socially, economically and environmentally. In collaboration with our clients and each other, we create innovative, thoughtful and sustainable solutions to the urgent challenges that face our world.

Click WHO WE ARE to learn more about us!

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive HSE policies, procedures, and project-specific training plans.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with the Abu Dhabi Code of Practice and all applicable HSE regulations and standards.
• Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate all incidents, accidents, and near-misses; prepare detailed reports with root cause analysis and recommendations.
• Review and approve contractor HSE documentation including HSE Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Ensure contractor compliance with all local laws (e.g., OSHAD, ADM), project-specific safety requirements, and environmental management plans.
• Monitor safe site access, temporary structures, plant facilities, public safety concerns, and readiness for emergency response.
• Establish and manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system (if necessary), train relevant personnel on safe work practices and authorizations.
• Maintain updated HSE logs, inspection checklists, training records, and incident reports.
• Provide training, toolbox talks, and awareness programs for workers on safety protocols, procedures, and emergency preparedness.
• Conduct and document emergency mock drills and readiness checks; establish and communicate Emergency Response Plans.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of safety equipment including signage, PPE, alarms, barricades, Safety tagging for scaffolding works, and safety devices.
• Collaborate with project management, contractors, and other departments to integrate HSE practices into all project stages.
• Attend weekly progress and HSE meetings with client and contractor representatives.
• Advise on continuous improvement of the Project HSE training system and monitor implementation of feedback-driven enhancements.
• Coordinate with authorities for emergency support (e.g., Civil Defense, Police) and enforce safety controls around temporary structures (e.g., cranes).
• Communicate and coordinate safety training needs and schedules with the PMT and contractor teams.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with a mechanical emphasis or degree in Mechanical Engineering

Why Join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

EEO Information

LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at [e-mail] . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.