HSEW Engineer

Atkins Realis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services organization in the UAE is seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental Engineer to enforce strict safety regulations and manage compliance on construction projects. The ideal candidate must have at least 12 years of relevant experience, specifically in piling or deep foundation projects, along with NEBOSH qualifications. This role offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, remote work options, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of experience working with a consultant and building projects.
• Middle East Experience mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Enforce AtkinsRéalis HSE systems and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations for AtkinsRéalis staff.
• Prepare and maintain AtkinsRéalis HSE registers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in site Supervision

Piling/Deep foundation project experience

Education

NEBOSH Diploma/IGC

Lead auditor course (ISO45001 and ISO14001)

Professional membership from IIRSM/IOSH

Job description

Overview

Health, Safety and Environmental Engineer responsible for enforcing AtkinsRéalis HSE systems, project safety requirements, and regulatory compliance. Oversees contractor performance through inspections, audits, training, and incident investigations. Manages HSE documentation, risk assessments, enforcement notices, and safety reporting. Requires strong communication skills and Middle East experience, especially in piling and deep foundation projects.

Your role

• Adhere to and implement AtkinsRéalis internal HSE management system requirements and procedures for AtkinsRéalis site team.
• Adhere to project HSE requirements and implement this to AtkinsRéalis team.
• Monitor the compliance of all WSA staff with the applicable safety standards and company's procedures and bring to the attention of the Project Manager any safety violations by WSA site team for their further action.
• Monitor, assess and report on Contractor and Sub Contractors HSE compliance with the project HSE requirements as per the Contract and HSE legislation / best practice
• Immediately bring to the attention of the AtkinsRéalis PM the critical and outstanding safety issues for their further actions.
• Conduct and co‑coordinate regular safety training for WSA staff.
• Carry out daily site HSE tours with Contractor HSE staff and highlight findings.
• Issue Safety Enforcement Notices (SEN) as per applicable AtkinsRéalis SEN procedure.
• Follow up with the Contractor on outstanding HSE issues, including SEN's'and ensuring prompt closure with adequate evidence of compliance.
• Review and comment of the Contractors HSE Plans. Advise the Contractor to update the site safety plan when necessary.
• Review and comment on Contractor's risk assessments and work method statements.
• Develop and update AtkinsRéalis HSE documents (the Safety File), e.g. HSE Plan, HSE specific site risk assessment, office risk assessment, office fire risk assessment, etc.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations for AtkinsRéalis staff.
• Compile accident report and incident statistics.
• Chair weekly safety meetings where required with the Contractor and other parties as necessary. Issue MOM on time (within 48 hours). Report any outstanding and critical safety issues or lack of action by the Contractor in the weekly progress meetings.
• Prepare and maintain AtkinsRéalis HSE registers, e.g. training, induction, SEN, inspection reports, accident/Incident, and others as required.
• Report any accident on site immediately to AtkinsRéalis KSA Health and Safety Manager and Line Manager.
• Communicate, coordinate and seek any advice from AtkinsRéalis KSA Health and Safety Manager as required.
• On major issues, prior to issuing Safety Enforcement Notices – Prohibition Notice – seek advice from AtkinsRéalis KSA Health and Safety Manager.

About you

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum HSE qualifications with NEBOSH Diploma/IGC.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience working with a consultant and building projects.
• Lead auditor course (ISO45001 and ISO14001).
• Professional membership from IIRSM/IOSH is preferred.
• Experience in site Supervision consultant especially Piling/Deep foundation project experience in required.
• Middle East Experience mandatory.

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English essential.
• Will be capable of working on your own or within/leading a small team of like discipline individuals and creating designs relevant to Middle East environment.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s' infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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