Safety Health and Environment Advisor - Site Compliance

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 179,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Safety Health and Environment Advisor - Site Compliance to lead HSE efforts on Abu Dhabi Emirate construction sites. The role requires 7+ years of experience, strong knowledge of UAE regulations, and ability to perform risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits.

The successful candidate will guide project teams, deliver safety training, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed HSE considerations into daily construction activities across active sites in the UAE.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in safety, health and environment roles with site supervision responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC safety regulations and ISO 45001.
• Preferred professional certifications: NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site inspections to identify unsafe conditions and compliance gaps.
• Perform safety audits and document findings with closure actions.
• Develop site-specific safety procedures aligned with project risks.
• Monitor construction activities for UAE occupational health and safety compliance.
• Investigate incidents using structured root cause analysis and prepare reports.
• Deliver safety briefings and training for workforce and contractors.
• Track corrective actions and verify effectiveness of mitigations.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders on HSE matters.

Skills

Site safety

HSE management

Safety inspections

Safety audits

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

UAE regulations

ISO 45001

NEBOSH

IOSH

PPE compliance

Safety training

Environmental compliance

Regulatory compliance

Emergency risk escalation

Microsoft Office

HSE software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety management software

Job description

Safety Health and Environment Advisor - Site Compliance

Role Details

• Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Occupational Health and Safety
• Experience: Minimum 7 years
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Occupational Health and Safety
• Salary: 16000-26000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Nationality: Any
• Job type: Full-time

Position Overview

Safety Health and Environment Advisor - Site Compliance in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Construction opportunity for an experienced professional specializing in occupational safety, environmental compliance, site supervision, risk management, incident investigation, and regulatory assurance. AECOM is hiring a site-based safety advisor who can strengthen HSE performance, identify operational risks, guide project teams, and ensure construction activities comply with UAE regulations, company procedures, and recognized international safety standards.

Role Context

The Safety Health and Environment Advisor will provide visible HSE leadership across active project sites, helping operational teams manage hazards before they lead to incidents, delays, regulatory issues, or environmental impacts. The role combines field inspections, compliance monitoring, incident investigation, workforce engagement, performance analysis, and practical risk reduction. Working closely with site management, contractors, operational teams, and external stakeholders, the advisor will help embed safety into daily construction activities rather than treating it as a separate administrative process. Reliable HSE oversight will support safer work practices, improved regulatory compliance, stronger project governance, and continual improvement in site performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and targeted site inspections to identify unsafe conditions, hazardous activities, environmental concerns, and compliance gaps.
• Perform formal safety audits and document findings, observations, responsible actions, and closure requirements.
• Develop and implement site-specific safety procedures, protocols, and improvement programs aligned with project risks.
• Monitor day-to-day construction activities to confirm compliance with UAE occupational health and safety requirements.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near-misses, and unsafe events using structured root cause analysis methods.
• Prepare investigation reports and recommend corrective and preventive measures based on identified causes.
• Track agreed actions through completion and verify that corrective measures effectively address the original risk.
• Deliver safety briefings, awareness sessions, and training programs for employees, contractors, and site personnel.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments for new activities, equipment, work methods, and project phases.
• Review safety performance data, leading indicators, incident trends, and recurring observations to identify improvement priorities.
• Work with project and site management to integrate HSE considerations into construction planning and operational decision-making.
• Monitor correct selection and use of personal protective equipment and other site safety controls.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection documentation, incident files, audit results, statistics, and compliance reports.
• Escalate serious safety concerns promptly where immediate management intervention is required.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, consultants, contractors, and other external stakeholders on HSE matters when necessary.
• Support environmental compliance activities and help monitor site practices that may affect waste, emissions, pollution prevention, or resource management.
• Promote practical improvement initiatives that strengthen workforce awareness and reduce recurring safety risks.
• Provide HSE guidance during high-risk construction activities and changing site conditions.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should have at least 7 years of professional experience in safety, health, and environment roles involving significant site supervision responsibilities. Previous exposure to construction, industrial, infrastructure, or similar operational environments is important. Candidates should be experienced in site inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, hazard assessments, corrective action management, and workforce training. Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC occupational health and safety regulations is required, together with practical understanding of safety management systems and established international HSE practices. Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent qualifications are preferred. Familiarity with ISO 45001 will provide additional value, particularly for candidates experienced in structured safety management systems and audit environments. The role also requires strong analytical capability, confident decision-making during high-pressure safety situations, accurate record management, and the ability to communicate effectively with personnel from different technical and cultural backgrounds.

Skills Set

• Occupational health and safety
• Site safety supervision
• HSE management
• Safety inspections
• Safety audits
• Hazard identification
• Risk assessment
• Incident investigation
• Near-miss investigation
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective action management
• Preventive action planning
• UAE safety regulations
• GCC safety standards
• ISO 45001
• NEBOSH
• IOSH
• Safety management systems
• Construction safety
• Environmental compliance
• PPE compliance
• Site hazard control
• Safety performance analysis
• HSE reporting
• Safety training
• Workforce awareness
• Regulatory compliance
• Emergency risk escalation
• Microsoft Office
• Safety management software

Why Join Us

This opportunity allows an experienced HSE professional to influence safety performance directly on complex construction and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi Emirate. As project environments become larger, more technically demanding, and more tightly regulated, strong site-based safety leadership remains essential to protecting people, maintaining compliance, and avoiding costly operational disruption. AECOM offers exposure to multidisciplinary teams, structured HSE systems, major regional projects, international safety practices, and experienced technical professionals. The position provides a strong platform for developing deeper expertise in construction safety leadership, compliance management, risk reduction, and environmental performance while progressing toward senior HSE management responsibilities.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting and professional services firm delivering planning, design, engineering, project management, and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams work across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects, helping clients deliver safe, sustainable, resilient, and technically complex developments.