Senior HSE Engineer: Construction Safety Leader

WSP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East is seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety officer to ensure policy embedding and regulatory compliance across project sites and offices in Abu Dhabi. The role encompasses managing HSE arrangements, training delivery, and contractor plan reviews to safeguard personnel.

Responsibilities include site visits, weekly inspections, emergency planning, and monthly reporting, with liaison to enforcement authorities. Strong English and MS Office skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or relevant subject.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• 7+ years of experience on major construction projects.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Proficiency in English.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

Responsibilities

• Embed Health and Safety policies across project sites and offices per regulations.
• Manage HSE arrangements to protect personnel according to client requirements.
• Lead HSE Inspectors to ensure compliance at site level.
• Develop and deliver HSE training for employees and inductions.
• Review contractor HSE plans and risk assessments for compliance.
• Plan daily morning site visits to verify safety measures.
• Conduct weekly HSE inspections with inspectors and contractors.
• Organise HSE meetings with clients, staff and contractors.
• Initiate and test emergency response plans and drills.
• Ensure investigation reports are followed up and actions closed out.
• Conduct regular site safety reviews and liaise with authorities.
• Prepare and submit monthly HSE reports to client.

Skills

Excellent communication

Influencing

English proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or relevant subject

NEBOSH IGC

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

WSP Middle East is seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety officer to ensure policy embedding and regulatory compliance across project sites and offices in Abu Dhabi. The role encompasses managing HSE arrangements, training delivery, and contractor plan reviews to safeguard personnel.

Responsibilities include site visits, weekly inspections, emergency planning, and monthly reporting, with liaison to enforcement authorities. Strong English and MS Office skills required.