Senior HSE Engineer - Safety Leadership on Major Projects

Emirates Electrical Engineering LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical Engineering is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to oversee safety, health and environmental practices across the project site, ensuring compliance with local and international standards.

You will lead the HSE team, conduct risk assessments, deliver training, manage documentation, and liaise with regulators to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent international certification.
• OSHAD or equivalent UAE-specific safety certification.
• Environmental certifications such as ISO 14001 or related.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve the HSE Management System to ensure site activities comply with HSE regulations.
• Oversee risk assessment processes and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with local and international safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee development and delivery of HSE training programs for all site personnel.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all HSE activities and prepare performance reports.
• Lead and mentor HSE officers and manage site safety inspections.
• Oversee emergency response plans and conduct drills across site.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to meet legal requirements.
• Develop sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact across site.
• Foster a safety culture and monitor key safety KPIs.

Skills

HSE expertise

Risk assessment

Communication

Project management

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

Incident tracking systems

Job description

Emirates Electrical Engineering is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to oversee safety, health and environmental practices across the project site, ensuring compliance with local and international standards.

You will lead the HSE team, conduct risk assessments, deliver training, manage documentation, and liaise with regulators to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.