HSE Officer - Freelance (m/f/d)

BeWunder; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 440,000 - 610,000; Full time

Job summary

BeWunder is seeking a temporary freelance HSE Specialist to support the implementation and continuous improvement of the HSE Management System in Abu Dhabi. You will monitor site activities, conduct inspections and audits, and drive risk assessments and PTW processes across construction, testing and handover phases.

Strong documentation, communication and ISO knowledge are essential. Candidates must have valid UAE work eligibility and be onsite for the full project duration from ASAP to December

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant HSE experience
• Strong knowledge of UAE HSE legislation and international standards
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 is preferred
• Ability to lead HSE meetings and coordinate with stakeholders
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills in English

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the project HSE Management System
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety observations to identify hazards
• Develop risk assessments, method statements and PTW processes
• Support HSE requirements across project execution including construction and commissioning
• Coordinate and deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and HSE training
• Monitor HSE performance and maintain records and statistics
• Ensure subcontractor HSE compliance and training of personnel
• Verify training and authorisation of personnel for activities
• Inspect tools, machinery, lifting equipment and PPE for compliance
• Support emergency preparedness activities and drills
• Investigate accidents and near misses and track corrective actions
• Participate in HSE meetings with project teams and clients
• Provide practical HSE guidance and escalate significant risks
• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders to coordinate HSE activities
• Promote strong safety culture and proactive hazard reporting

Skills

HSE communication

Risk assessment

Audits & inspections

Documentation

English proficiency

Education

NEBOSH

IOSH

CSP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your mission

This is a temporary freelance role for the below-mentioned duration. Candidates must have all required documentation, permits and visas in place to legally work in the United Arab Emirates for the duration of the assignment.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Duration: ASAP - December 2026, with potential extension
Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the project HSE Management System, policies, plans and procedures in line with company, client and applicable regulatory requirements.


• Monitor day-to-day site activities to ensure compliance with established Health, Safety and Environmental standards, procedures and safe working practices.


• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety observations, identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.


• Develop, implement and maintain risk assessments, method statement reviews and Permit-to-Work (PTW) processes for relevant project activities.


• Support HSE requirements throughout project execution, including construction, installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities.


• Coordinate and deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, HSE briefings and training, ensuring appropriate records are maintained.


• Monitor HSE performance and maintain accurate statistics, inspection records, reports, training records, incident documentation and other HSE correspondence.


• Monitor subcontractor activities and HSE performance, ensuring their systems, documentation and working practices comply with project and client requirements.


• Verify that personnel are appropriately trained, competent and authorised for the activities they perform and identify additional training requirements where necessary.


• Support inspections of tools, machinery, lifting equipment, PPE and other site equipment to ensure compliance with applicable HSE requirements.


• Support the planning and execution of emergency preparedness activities and drills and follow up on identified actions.


• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identify root causes and support the implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventive measures.


• Participate in and, where required, lead HSE meetings with project teams, subcontractors, site management and client representatives.


• Provide practical HSE advice and guidance to project and site teams and proactively escalated significant risks or non-compliance.


• Liaise with the client, contractors, subcontractors and other project stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of HSE activities.


• Promote a strong safety culture across the project and encourage proactive identification and reporting of hazards and unsafe conditions.

Your profile

• Recognised HSE qualification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP or equivalent.


• Minimum 5 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in the area of construction and/or events or similarly complex project environments.


• Strong working knowledge of UAE HSE legislation and requirements, as well as international HSE standards and industry best practices.


• Practical experience with HSE management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001; knowledge of ISO 50001 would be an advantage.


• Strong experience with risk assessments, Permit-to-Work systems, site inspections, audits, toolbox talks, incident investigations and corrective action management.


• Experience managing and monitoring contractor and subcontractor HSE compliance on active project sites.


• Ability to identify hazards and risks and translate HSE requirements into practical site-level actions and controls.


• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.


• Strong reporting and documentation skills with the ability to maintain accurate HSE records and performance statistics.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the confidence to communicate effectively with site teams, management, clients and subcontractors.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.


• Proactive, organised and hands‑on approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of HSE matters on site.


• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-based environment.


• Available to work onsite in Abu Dhabi for the full project duration.

Why us?

• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.


• Collaborative and motivated working environment.


• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.


• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.