Senior Advisor - Safety, Health and Environment
AECOM Corporation
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AECOM is seeking a Senior Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment to lead development and implementation of SHE programmes across Abu Dhabi operations. You will provide specialist guidance to project teams, strengthen regulatory compliance and promote proactive risk management and environmental protection.
The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and an internationally recognised safety certification, plus 5-7 years of SHE management experience including at least three years in a senior
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
- Internationally recognised safety certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
- 5-7 years of progressive SHE management experience, including 3+ years in a senior advisory role.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement organisation-wide SHE policies and programmes.
- Provide strategic SHE guidance to project teams and leadership.
- Lead risk assessments and hazard management across operations.
- Oversee emergency preparedness and crisis management plans.
- Ensure compliance with UAE laws and international standards.
- Audit safety performance and drive continuous improvement.
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Role: Senior Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Occupational Health and Safety - Experience: 5-7 years of progressive SHE management experience, including at least 3 years in a senior advisory or leadership role - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
In this strategic advisory role, you will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety, health and environmental (SHE) programmes across operations. You will provide specialist guidance to project teams, strengthen regulatory compliance and promote a proactive approach to occupational safety, risk management and environmental protection. The position involves developing SHE policies, conducting risk assessments, overseeing emergency preparedness, reviewing project plans, investigating incidents and monitoring compliance with applicable UAE legislation and international safety standards. You will work closely with project managers, operational teams, senior leadership and external stakeholders to integrate safety and environmental considerations into business decisions and project activities. The successful candidate will have a relevant bachelor 's degree or higher, an internationally recognised professional safety certification and 5-7 years of progressive SHE management experience, including at least three years in a senior advisory or leadership capacity.
Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Occupational Health and Safety - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
- Safety, Health and Environmental Strategy - Develop and implement organisation-wide safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and programmes.
- Ensure SHE management practices align with applicable UAE labour laws, relevant OSHA standards and recognised industry best practices.
- Review existing safety and environmental procedures and recommend improvements.
- Provide strategic advice to management on occupational health, safety and environmental matters.
- Promote the integration of SHE requirements into operational planning and business decisions.
- Establish consistent approaches to hazard prevention, risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Champion a positive safety culture that encourages accountability and continuous improvement.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and hazard analyses across operational areas.
- Identify potential threats to personnel safety, equipment integrity and environmental compliance.
- Evaluate workplace hazards and recommend appropriate risk control measures.
- Review project activities and operational procedures to identify emerging safety concerns.
- Support the development and implementation of preventive measures.
- Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation actions.
- Provide technical guidance to project teams on hazard identification and risk reduction.
- Develop and oversee emergency response and crisis management plans.
- Review emergency preparedness arrangements for workplace accidents, equipment failures and chemical spills.
- Establish coordination procedures with relevant UAE authorities and emergency services.
- Support effective communication and response arrangements during critical incidents.
- Assess emergency response requirements against identified operational risks.
- Coordinate with project teams to strengthen emergency readiness.
- Review emergency management procedures and recommend improvements where necessary.
- Review project plans, technical specifications and operational procedures from a SHE perspective.
- Identify potential safety and environmental risks during project planning.
- Recommend appropriate mitigation measures before identified risks materialise.
- Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to address safety concerns.
- Support the integration of environmental protection and occupational safety requirements into project activities.
- Provide professional recommendations on compliance and operational risk management.
- Conduct regular safety and environmental audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
- Evaluate adherence to applicable UAE regulatory requirements and relevant international standards.
- Identify deficiencies in operational practices and safety management procedures.
- Document audit findings and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor the implementation of agreed improvements.
- Review compliance performance and identify areas requiring additional attention.
- Maintain accurate records supporting regulatory compliance and internal management reviews.
- Analyse workplace incidents, accidents and near-miss reports.
- Identify trends, contributing factors and recurring safety concerns.
- Apply root cause analysis to support effective incident prevention.
- Recommend corrective and preventive measures based on investigation findings.
- Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of improvement actions.
- Use incident information to strengthen organisational safety procedures.
- Support continuous improvement in occupational health and safety performance.
- Develop and deliver targeted safety, health and environmental training programmes.
- Improve employee awareness of workplace hazards and preventive measures.
- Support training in hazard recognition, emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance.
- Provide guidance to project teams on the practical application of SHE procedures.
- Mentor safety professionals and support their technical development.
- Encourage employees to participate actively in safety improvement initiatives.
- Promote a collaborative environment where safety concerns can be communicated openly.
- Work closely with project managers, operational teams and external stakeholders.
- Maintain effective coordination with relevant UAE regulatory authorities and emergency services.
- Communicate safety and environmental requirements to responsible personnel.
- Provide specialist advice to support compliance-related decisions.
- Promote consistent SHE practices across multidisciplinary teams.
- Support management in addressing significant safety and environmental issues.
- Maintain professional relationships that contribute to effective risk management.
- Prepare comprehensive safety, health and environmental performance reports.
- Present compliance findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Analyse safety performance information to identify areas for improvement.
- Communicate significant risks, incidents and corrective actions to management.
- Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, investigations and training activities.
- Support management decisions through clear technical analysis and reporting.
- Monitor changes in safety legislation, environmental standards and relevant industry practices.
- Bachelor 's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related engineering discipline.
- Advanced professional certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification.
- 5-7 years of progressive professional experience in safety, health and environmental management.
- At least 3 years of experience in a senior advisory or leadership capacity.
- Proven professional experience working in the UAE or wider Middle East region.
- Demonstrated knowledge of UAE labour laws and local regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience developing and implementing safety, health and environmental management programmes.
- Practical expertise in workplace hazard identification and risk assessment.
- Experience planning and coordinating emergency response procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety audit methodologies and corrective action management.
- Experience reviewing operational procedures and project documentation for safety and environmental risks.
- Ability to provide professional SHE advice to project teams and senior stakeholders.
- Occupational health and safety management systems.
- Safety, health and environmental policy development.
- UAE labour laws and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Applicable OSHA standards and international safety practices.
- Workplace hazard identification and risk analysis.
- Safety risk assessment and mitigation planning.
- Emergency response and crisis management procedures.
- Environmental compliance and operational risk management.
- Safety audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
- Corrective and preventive action management.
- Safety performance monitoring and trend analysis.
- SHE training development and delivery.
- Knowledge of relevant safety management software tools.
- Preparation of technical reports and management presentations.
- Coordination with regulatory authorities and emergency response organisations.
- Strong strategic advisory and leadership capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence safety practices across different organisational levels.
- Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal communication.
- Strong mentoring and team development abilities.
- Sound professional judgment when assessing operational risks.
- Ability to communicate complex safety and environmental matters clearly.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to compliance requirements.
- Collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Commitment to environmental stewardship and continuous safety improvement.
- Ability to promote an inclusive and proactive safety culture.
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Working at AECOM AECOM provides opportunities to contribute to major transportation and infrastructure programmes while collaborating with experienced engineers, project managers, environmental specialists and safety professionals. Employees can develop their expertise through professional training, technical resources and opportunities to work on projects that support sustainable, resilient and safer communities. Depending on employment status and eligibility, AECOM benefits may include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance programmes.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Employee stock purchase plans.
Job Reference: J10143616 - Business Line: Transportation - Business Group: DCS - Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa - Career Area: Safety, Health & Environment - Work Location Model: On-Site
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to develop innovative, sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions. Its services span advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management and construction management. AECOM employs more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators and construction management specialists. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Official Website: aecom.com
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