HSE Officer

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an HSE Officer responsible for developing and implementing health, safety, and environmental systems. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience, particularly in airport infrastructure projects, and hold mandatory HSE Level 5 and 3 qualifications. You will monitor site safety standards, conduct inspections, and lead training initiatives while ensuring compliance with local regulations. This role promotes a robust safety culture and requires a strong understanding of HSE practices in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental field.
• Previous experience in airport infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of safety procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety systems.
• Conduct site inspections and deliver safety training.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and report deficiencies.

Skills

Technical/engineering knowledge

Understanding of local HSE regulations

Safety training

Education

HSE Level 5 qualification

HSE Level 3 qualification

Membership of recognized international professional body

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

OSHAD knowledge

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 deficiency.
• 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 airport infra 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.