Senior HSE Engineer - On-Site Safety Leader, Abu Dhabi

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team. You will monitor on-site HSE compliance, support risk assessments, and drive timely close-out of observations to keep a safe project environment.

The ideal candidate holds 8+ years in construction safety, UAE driver’s license, and relevant certifications; you will lead safety planning, conduct audits, investigations, and report writing, collaborating with project teams on safety performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of construction safety management experience in the Middle East region.
• Recognized OSH education and certifications (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6/7).
• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certificate.
• ADOSH‑SF practitioner certification.
• OSH management experience in infrastructure and buildings construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity.
• Holds a valid UAE Driver’s license.
• Available to attend in-person interviews in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Monitors day-to-day HSE compliance on site and supports risk assessments and safe work practices.
• Drives timely close-out of HSE observations to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
• Develops site-specific SH&E plans and compliance programs conforming to regulations and company systems.
• Collaborates with SH&E and project managers to evaluate contractors’ SH&E performance and planning.
• Audits projects and submits written audit reports identifying hazards and corrective actions.
• Implements injury and incident reporting and management processes.
• Conducts incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Performs trends analyses on audits, inspections, and incidents and reports.
• Represents the SH&E program manager on project worksites.
• Supervises emergency response and first aid personnel during incidents.
• Prepares and reviews audit/inspection and OSH statistics reports.

Skills

Construction safety management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Health and Environmental or any relevant Engineering Discipline

Tools

OSH Certifications

Job description

Parsons in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team. You will monitor on-site HSE compliance, support risk assessments, and drive timely close-out of observations to keep a safe project environment.

The ideal candidate holds 8+ years in construction safety, UAE driver’s license, and relevant certifications; you will lead safety planning, conduct audits, investigations, and report writing, collaborating with project teams on safety performance.