Senior HSE Engineer - Construction Compliance & Audits

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior HSE professional with a strong background in construction safety, auditing, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on preparing HSE plans, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to ADOSH and local regulations while coordinating with clients and contractors.

The candidate must have 12+ years of HSE experience in the UAE/ME, a relevant Engineering degree, and an OSH qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in HSE for construction in UAE/ME.
• OSHA/OSH Lead Auditor certification is preferred.
• ADOSH registration is mandatory.
• Experience letters from employers proving HSE tenure is required.
• Strong ability to manage heavy workload with attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills and professional communication.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines, with testing/commissioning exposure.
• Proactive coordination across teams and management levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review HSE plans, risk assessments, and audits.
• Conduct HSE audits, inspections, and incident investigations per standards.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations (ADOSH, AD municipality, etc.).
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure all works comply with HSE requirements and contractual terms.
• Manage quality installations meeting SOE and project cost/schedule targets.
• Verify contractor deliverables align with agreements.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Review and approve HSE deliverables for projects.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to HSE plans.
• Develop and execute personal HSE intervention plans and safety tours.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and develop mitigation tools.
• Participate in Formal Safety Assessments and related reviews.
• Review HSE plans, procedures, method statements, risk assessments, and docs.
• Implement improvement actions and track corrective actions with deadlines.

Skills

HSE management

Auditing

OSHA/OSH knowledge

Testing & commissioning

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Regulatory compliance

Document control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

OSH diploma or above (Level 06)

Job description

Stantec in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior HSE professional with a strong background in construction safety, auditing, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on preparing HSE plans, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to ADOSH and local regulations while coordinating with clients and contractors.

The candidate must have 12+ years of HSE experience in the UAE/ME, a relevant Engineering degree, and an OSH qualification.