HSEW officer - Building exposure

ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - ABU DHABI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - ABU DHABI is seeking an experienced Safety Officer (HSE Officer) to oversee health, safety and environmental practices on building construction projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires hands-on HSE management, regulatory compliance, and strong communication across multicultural teams.

The candidate should hold NEBOSH IGC and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualifications, with 8 years of HSE experience in construction.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Engineering, Environmental Science or Occupational Safety.
• 8 years of HSE experience in 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 advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi HSE regulations (OSHAD, ADQCC).

Responsibilities

• Site Safety Monitoring – 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.
• Documentation & Compliance – assist in developing and implementing the project HSE plan. Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, checklists, and registers. Prepare weekly/monthly HSE reports for internal and client submission. Ensure OSHAD compliance.
• Training & Communication – conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and refresher sessions for workers and visitors. Promote a positive safety culture across multicultural teams.
• Incident & Emergency Management – report incidents/near-misses, assist investigations, participate in drills, verify readiness of emergency equipment.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Documentation & reporting

Independent work

Communication

Education

Engineering

Environmental Science

Occupational Safety

Tools

MS Office

Digital reporting tools

Job description

Job Description Overview

We are seeking an experienced Safety Officer (HSE Officer) to oversee and implement health, safety, and environmental practices on building construction projects in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of UAE safety regulations, hands‑on construction HSE experience, and proven capability in managing on‑site safety activities in compliance with ISO 45001 standards and NEBOSH guidelines. The Safety Officer will support project teams by ensuring a safe working environment, preventing incidents, and enforcing company and regulatory safety policies.

Your role

• Site Safety Monitoring – 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. Ensure proper use of PPE and verify adequate safety signage, barricading, and access controls.
• Documentation & Compliance – Assist in developing and implementing the project HSE plan. Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, checklists, and registers. Support preparation of weekly and monthly HSE reports for internal and client submission. Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi OSHAD requirements and other regional regulations.
• Training & Communication – Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and refresher sessions for workers and visitors. Promote a positive safety culture across multicultural teams. Highlight unsafe acts and conditions and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Incident & Emergency Management – Report incidents, near‑misses, and unsafe conditions immediately. Assist in preliminary incident investigations and contribute to root cause analysis. Participate in emergency response drills and verify readiness of emergency equipment.

About you

Qualifications & Certifications

• 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.
• Additional certifications such as 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.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong hazard identification and risk assessment skills.
• Good understanding of HSE legislation, standards, and safe work practices for building projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong documentation and reporting capability.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and safety‑focused mindset.
• Ability to engage effectively with workers, supervisors, and contractors.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax‑free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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. Find out more.

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