Senior HSE Engineer

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior HSE Engineer in Abu Dhabi to manage safety and health programs for construction projects. You will advise on safety processes, develop training programs, and conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has over 14 years of experience in construction safety management within the Middle East and holds an ISO 45001:2018 certificate. This role offers growth opportunities and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14+ years of construction safety management experience in the Middle East, including 5 years as OSH Engineer/Manager.
• Extensive knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi health and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Advises on ESHARP Management and SH&E processes, controlling hazards.
• Develops site-specific SH&E compliance programs and training.
• Audits projects against corporate and client standards.
• Implements occupational injury reporting and management processes.

Skills

Bachelors Degree in safety, health, and environmental/loss prevention

Recognized OSH education and certifications (e.g NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5/6)

ISO 45001:2018 Lead auditor certificate

Extensive knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi regulations

14+ years of construction safety management experience

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Valid UAE Driver’s license

Willingness to attend in-person interviews in Abu Dhabi

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering Disciplines

Job description

Job Description:

Senior HSE Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE

When details make the difference, the difference is having you

What You'll Be Doing:

• Advises and assists the most senior construction site representative in the establishment and management of ESHARP Management and Parsons SH&E processes, identifying and eliminating/controlling any hazards to persons and property.

• Develops site‑specific work plans, SH&E compliance programs, training programs, and orientation plans fully conforming to relevant SH&E regulations, Parsons’ ESHARP management system, and client requirements.

• Collaborates with SH&E and project and program managers to evaluate contractors’ SH&E performance, planning, and culture to be consistent with the company’s risk management practices and core values.

• Audits projects and programs and their worksites against corporate and client standards; to detect and correct safety hazards, creates, and submits written audit reports.

• Implements Parsons’ occupational injury and incident reporting and management processes.

• Initiates and conducts thorough incident investigations and root cause analyses using secure protocols.

• Performs trends analyses on audit findings, inspection findings, and incident reports; creates and submits regular analysis reports.

• Represents the program SH&E manager on project or program worksites.

• Supervises emergency response team and first aid personnel in providing services emergency situations and to occupationally injured or ill personnel.

• Prepares and reviews audit and inspection reports and OSH statistics reports and presentations

• Represents management during safety inspections of the job site by regulatory authorities or company insurance carriers.

• Provides oversight to the Parsons’ new hire safety orientation process and other safety related training.

• Review risk assessments for upcoming work and provides technical assistance to the safety planning process.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in safety, health, and environmental/loss prevention or any relevant Engineering Disciplines from an accredited university.

• Recognized OSH education, certifications (e.g NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5/6 etc. )

• ISO 45001:2018 Lead auditor certificate.

• Extensive knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi health and safety regulations and reporting procedures including ADOSH-SF (Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health – System Framework)

• Minimum 14+ years of construction safety management experience in middle east region out of which at least 5 years shall be as OSH Engineer/ Manager on construction supervision or Project management role with reputed consultants.

• OSH management experience in both Buildings and Infrastructure construction projects.

• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication and report writing skills.

• Ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity.

• Holds valid UAE Driver’s license.

• Able to attend in-person interviews in Abu Dhabi.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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