HSE Officer - Construction Safety Lead (Abu Dhabi)

AtkinsRéalis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Discretionary bonus program

Company gratuity scheme

Annual flight contribution

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to oversee HSE practices on Abu Dhabi building projects. The role requires UAE safety regulations expertise, ISO 45001 compliance, and NEBOSH IGC, with hands-on site supervision and documentation duties.

The ideal candidate will have 8 years in HSE roles, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead toolbox talks and emergency planning within multicultural teams. A competitive package is offered.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Occupational Safety (preferred).
• 8 years of experience in HSE roles within building construction projects.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) – Mandatory.
• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor – Required.
• OSHA 30‑hour, First Aid/CPR, Fire Safety are an advantage.
• Strong understanding of UAE and Abu Dhabi HSE regulations (OSHAD, ADQCC).
• Experience in HSE documentation, audits, and compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections to ensure compliance with HSE standards and project safety requirements.
• Monitor high‑risk activities such as working at heights, scaffolding, lifting operations, hot works, Plant & Equipment, Logistics & traffic management, confined spaces.
• Assist in developing and implementing the project HSE plan and maintain safety records.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and refresher sessions; promote a positive safety culture.
• Report incidents, near‑misses, and unsafe conditions; participate in investigations and root cause analysis.

Skills

HSE management

Site safety monitoring

Risk assessment

Communication

Incident reporting

Education

Engineering/Environmental/Safety degree

Tools

MS Office

Safety software

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to oversee HSE practices on Abu Dhabi building projects. The role requires UAE safety regulations expertise, ISO 45001 compliance, and NEBOSH IGC, with hands-on site supervision and documentation duties.

The ideal candidate will have 8 years in HSE roles, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead toolbox talks and emergency planning within multicultural teams. A competitive package is offered.