HSEW officer - Building exposure

Atkins Realis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transport & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group 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 strong knowledge of UAE safety regulations, hands-on construction HSE experience, and ISO 45001/NEBOSH compliance to prevent incidents and enforce safety policies.

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.
• Additional certifications such as OSHA 30 hour, First Aid/CPR, Fire Safety are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site safety monitoring and daily inspections for compliance with HSE standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing the project HSE plan and prepare safety records and reports.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety training to workers and visitors to promote safe behaviors.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and root cause analysis; participate in drills and emergency readiness.

Skills

Excellent communication in English

Risk assessment

Hazard identification

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Environmental Science/Occupational Safety

NEBOSH IGC

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor

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 amp Equipment Logistics amp and 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

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
• Life insurance coverage
• Medical insurance
• Annual leave balance
• Company gratuity schemeDiscretionary bonus program
• Annual flight contribution
• Transportation amp housing allowances
• 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

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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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.