Safety Advisor - Health and Environment

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is seeking a Safety Advisor - Health and Environment to support occupational safety and environmental health across major projects. The role focuses on compliance, hazard prevention and continuous improvement of safety procedures.

You will implement safety programs, investigate incidents, and maintain comprehensive safety records. This on-site position offers exposure to diverse infrastructure projects with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic, technical or professional background in occupational safety, environmental management or a related field.
• Understanding of basic workplace health and safety principles.
• Familiarity with hazard identification and risk-control practices.
• Ability to support accident and incident investigations.
• Interest in developing experience across environmental, health and safety disciplines.
• Strong observation and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Ability to maintain accurate safety records and reports.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to participate in training and emergency preparedness activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively under the guidance of senior professionals.
• Proactive attitude toward safety improvement and hazard prevention.
• Commitment to following organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and maintaining safety and occupational health programs.
• Support compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Help maintain safety systems, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Monitor workplace conditions for potential health, safety and environmental hazards.
• Assist with identifying hazardous activities, equipment and substances.
• Work with project teams to investigate accidents, injuries and safety complaints.
• Gather information required for incident reviews and root-cause assessments.
• Help monitor corrective and preventive actions following investigations.
• Recommend practical improvements to processes, designs and work procedures.
• Support the evaluation of equipment controls intended to minimize hazards.
• Participate in employee safety training and awareness activities.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning and response exercises.
• Help verify the quality and effectiveness of safety programs.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents and follow-up actions.
• Promote safe working practices among employees and project stakeholders.
• Escalate significant risks or non-compliance issues to senior safety personnel.

Skills

Workplace safety monitoring

Hazard identification

Risk-control support

Incident investigation

Corrective action tracking

Safety program implementation

Occupational health awareness

Environmental compliance

Safety inspections

Emergency preparedness

Employee safety training

Regulatory compliance

Safety documentation

Program quality assurance

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Job description

Safety Advisor - Health and Environment Job Snapshot

Role: Safety Advisor - Health and Environment

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Environmental Services

Function: Occupational Health and Safety

Experience: Relevant safety and environmental experience

Job Type: Full-time Position Overview

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Environmental Services

Function: Occupational Health and Safety

Salary: AED 8000-14000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Work Model: On-site

Requisition ID: J10154602

Role Context

This position supports AECOM 's Buildings and Places business line within its Middle East and Africa operations. Working under direct supervision, the Safety Advisor will perform routine duties across environmental, health and safety disciplines. The role contributes to regulatory compliance, hazard prevention, employee awareness and continuous improvement of workplace safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and maintaining safety and occupational health programs.
• Support compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Help maintain safety systems, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Monitor workplace conditions for potential health, safety and environmental hazards.
• Assist with identifying hazardous activities, equipment and substances.
• Work with project teams to investigate accidents, injuries and safety complaints.
• Gather information required for incident reviews and root-cause assessments.
• Help monitor corrective and preventive actions following investigations.
• Recommend practical improvements to processes, designs and work procedures.
• Support the evaluation of equipment controls intended to minimize hazards.
• Participate in employee safety training and awareness activities.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning and response exercises.
• Help verify the quality and effectiveness of safety programs.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents and follow-up actions.
• Promote safe working practices among employees and project stakeholders.
• Escalate significant risks or non-compliance issues to senior safety personnel.

Ideal Profile

• Relevant academic, technical or professional background in occupational safety, environmental management or a related field.
• Understanding of basic workplace health and safety principles.
• Familiarity with hazard identification and risk-control practices.
• Ability to support accident and incident investigations.
• Interest in developing experience across environmental, health and safety disciplines.
• Strong observation and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Ability to maintain accurate safety records and reports.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to participate in training and emergency preparedness activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively under the guidance of senior professionals.
• Proactive attitude toward safety improvement and hazard prevention.
• Commitment to following organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills Set

• Workplace safety monitoring
• Hazard identification
• Risk-control support
• Incident investigation
• Corrective action tracking
• Safety program implementation
• Occupational health awareness
• Environmental compliance
• Safety inspections
• Emergency preparedness
• Employee safety training
• Regulatory compliance
• Safety documentation
• Program quality assurance
• Process improvement
• Team collaboration

Why Join Us

AECOM provides an opportunity to develop practical safety, health and environmental experience while supporting significant building and infrastructure projects. Employees can learn from experienced specialists, participate in professional development programs and work within multidisciplinary project teams. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams work with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM develops sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and create long-term value.