Senior HSE Advisor – Stormwater Infra, UAE

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Career development

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an HSE Advisor to support the PMC's HSE oversight of a major stormwater infrastructure programme in the UAE. You will monitor contractor safety performance on site, ensure compliance with contract and UAE regulations, and support environmental and safety performance reporting.

Under the senior HSE lead, you will review plans, risk assessments, and permit-to-work documents, conducting site inspections and incident investigations as required to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or a related field.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate, or equivalent, as a minimum. The NEBOSH Diploma is preferred, or progress towards it.
• 8–10+ years of HSE experience in construction or infrastructure, with at least 3–5 years in the UAE or GCC.
• Experience on civil, drainage, water or other infrastructure projects. Stormwater experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections and audits of contractor activities, track corrective actions to closure.
• Review contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work documents, elevate concerns as needed.
• Monitor high‑risk stormwater activities (trenching, confined space, work at height, lifting, traffic).
• Support environmental compliance (dust, noise, waste, spill control, stormwater discharge).
• Attend HSE meetings, toolbox talks and site walkdowns; promote safe behaviour on site.

Skills

HSE management

Site inspections

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Permit-to-work systems

ISO 45001/ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

AECOM is seeking an HSE Advisor to support the PMC's HSE oversight of a major stormwater infrastructure programme in the UAE. You will monitor contractor safety performance on site, ensure compliance with contract and UAE regulations, and support environmental and safety performance reporting.

Under the senior HSE lead, you will review plans, risk assessments, and permit-to-work documents, conducting site inspections and incident investigations as required to drive continuous improvement.