Senior HSE Engineer

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International is seeking an experienced HSE professional in Dubai to lead risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and enforce safety standards on construction sites.

The role requires 5+ years UAE HSE experience, strong knowledge of OSHA and local environmental laws, and a proven ability to train on-site personnel. The position is on-site with opportunities to enhance safety performance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years UAE experience in HSE.
• Certification in HSE management (NEBOSH/OSHA) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and local environmental laws.
• Excellent communication and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify hazards on construction sites.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce hazards.
• Enforce adherence to safety protocols, regulations, and industry standards.
• Conduct safety training sessions for on-site personnel.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental best practices.
• Maintain records of safety incidents and corrective actions.
• Oversee environmental compliance on construction sites, including waste management.
• Monitor sites to identify hazards, unsafe practices, and non-compliance.
• Inspect equipment to ensure safe working condition and maintenance.
• Maintain records of inspections, trainings, certifications, and compliance.
• Provide ongoing safety advice to site management and workers.

Skills

Risk assessment

HSE management

Safety training

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in OHS/Environmental/Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards on construction sites.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce hazards and incidents.
• Enforce adherence to safety protocols, regulations, and industry standards.
• Conduct safety training sessions for on-site personnel, including site workers, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Promote and educate the workforce about health, safety, and environmental best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents and corrective actions taken.
• Oversee environmental compliance on construction sites, ensuring waste management, pollution control, and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Continuously monitor construction sites to identify potential hazards, unsafe work practices, and non-compliance issues.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to ensure they are in safe working condition and regularly maintained.
• Maintain records of safety inspections, training, certifications, and compliance activities.
• Provide ongoing safety advice and recommendations to site management and workers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of UAE experience in HSE
• Certification in HSE management (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, local safety regulations, and environmental laws.
• Excellent knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices in the construction industry.
• Strong communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct site inspections and risk assessments in a timely and efficient manner.
• A proactive, safety-conscious mindset with a commitment to preventing workplace injuries and environmental damage.