Senior HSE Engineer — On-Site Safety & Compliance (Abu Dhabi)

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an HSE Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support occupational safety, health, and environmental management across construction projects. The role implements Parsons SH&E processes, conducts audits, and supports risk control, training, and incident investigations.

The candidate will work with SH&E, project, and program teams to ensure compliance with corporate, client, and regulatory requirements, while maintaining safety performance across worksites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, HSE, or a related discipline (attested by UAE authorities).
• OSH International Diploma Level 6, preferably NEBOSH, or an equivalent qualification (or NVQ Level 4-5).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant UAE experience, including 3 years in a similar HSE role.
• UAE experience is mandatory.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification from a CQI-IRCA approved institute.
• ADOSH Practitioner Course Certificate.
• ADPHC Practitioner Registration as a Senior Practitioner or General Practitioner.
• Equivalency Certificate from UAE Higher Education authorities.
• Level 7 OSH Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist the senior construction site representative with ESHARP and Parsons SH&E processes.
• Identify hazards and support elimination or effective control to protect personnel.
• Develop site-specific SH&E work plans, compliance programs, and training.
• Ensure safety programs align with SH&E regulations and client requirements.
• Collaborate with SH&E, project, and program managers to evaluate contractor safety performance.
• Review contractor performance against risk management practices and project requirements.

Job description

Parsons is seeking an HSE Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support occupational safety, health, and environmental management across construction projects. The role implements Parsons SH&E processes, conducts audits, and supports risk control, training, and incident investigations.

The candidate will work with SH&E, project, and program teams to ensure compliance with corporate, client, and regulatory requirements, while maintaining safety performance across worksites.