HSE Officer

Hill International, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction management firm is seeking an experienced HSE Officer in Abu Dhabi to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental systems on major construction projects. The role involves conducting site inspections and implementing safety training while coordinating with project teams to maintain high standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of local regulations and multiple HSE qualifications, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates will also be part of a team focused on continual improvement in safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the health, safety, and environmental field.
• Excellent understanding of local HSE procedures per UAE and Abu Dhabi laws.
• Working knowledge of ADOSH (OSHAD) is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing health and safety systems.
• Conducting site inspections and delivering safety training.
• Monitoring site activities and issuing non-compliance reports.

Skills

Technical/engineering knowledge

Understanding local HSE regulations

Knowledge of ISO 14001

Knowledge of ISO 45001

Membership in recognized professional body

Education

HSE Level 5 qualification

HSE Level 3 qualification

Relevant engineering degree or similar

Job description

Company Introduction

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Position Summary

The HSE Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring health, safety, and environmental systems to ensure compliance with project, contractual, and regulatory requirements. The role conducts site inspections, delivers safety training, reviews procedures and records, and reports non-compliance or deficiencies to the Project Director while promoting continual improvement in safety practices. The position also coordinates with project teams and HSE managers to maintain high safety standards, mitigate risks, and ensure the well-being of all personnel on site.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing health & safety systems.
• Assigning inspection schedules and training requirements carrying out staff training for familiarization with safety policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Continually improving health and safety implementation across the Project by providing direction and guidance to the Client.
• Review the contract documents for each construction package in respect of safety requirements and procedures.
• Review and advise the Project Director on site safety organizations and key personnel.
• Review safety procedures as submitted and ensure implementation is in compliance with Contract requirements.
• Review inspection test plans as submitted and ensure compliance with safety requirement s.
• Ensure all activities on site are in compliance with safety procedures.
• Ensure safety on site are adequate and report to the project director in case of shortfall.
• Review safety records and documents to ensure major construction equipment is maintained regularly.
• Ensure safety training for site laborers is regularly maintained.
• Ensure laborers on site are following safety procedures and report to project director in case of defi ciency.
• Closely monitor site activities on a daily basis issuing non-compliance report where necessary and informing project dire.
• Participate in weekly meetings and m.
• Coordinate with other HSE managers.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• The proposed candidate shall have minimum of 3 years 'experience in the health, safety and environmental field.
• Good technical/engineering knowledge.
• Previous experience in electrical/facility management (LDC) projects
• Excellent understanding of local HSE regulations and HSE procedures as per UAE and Abu Dhabi laws (ADOSH).
• HSE Level 5 qualification is mandatory.
• HSE Level 3 qualification is mandatory.
• Membership of a recognized internation professional body (IOSH, etc.) at graduate level or above with a demonstrable CPD record for the past 12 months.
• A working knowledge of ADOSH (OSHAD) preferable
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and recognized auditor qualification.