Senior HSE Engineer - Site

Egis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a highly skilled HSE Engineer to join our Abu Dhabi site team. You will implement HSE plans, lead audits, and ensure compliance on complex construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in HSE, a related Master’s or Bachelor’s, NEBOSH IGC, OSHAD/ADOSH credentials, and proven experience on high‑rise developments. This is a full‑time, on‑site role emphasizing proactive safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of vivid experience in the HSE domain.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in HSE or related field with relevant certifications.
• NEBOSH IGC and OSHAD safety credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Contractors implement and follow the approved HSE Plan and legal requirements.
• Identify project risks and communicate controls to contractors for mitigation.
• Participate in site meetings, including HSE, and lead safety communications.
• Develop and monitor HSE programs, audits, and KPI reporting.
• Support incident investigations and ensure regulatory reporting compliance.
• Prepare and disseminate HSE alerts and maintain project HSE documentation.
• Oversee HSE staff selection and ensure proper contractor HSE performance.

Skills

HSE experience

Site safety leadership

Incident investigation

Education

Master’s Degree in Health, Safety or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Safety or related field

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

About Us

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HSE Engineer to join our site team in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Contractors implement and follow the approved HSE Plan and various procedures and legal requirements applicable to the project.
• Play a proactive role in the identification of various project risks and communicate them to contractors to ensure that suitable and sufficient controls are taken proactively to eliminate or mitigate them.
• Actively involve themselves in the various site meetings including HSE.
• Develop and implement an effective HSEproactive monitoring program. This includes joint inspection with Contractors, Audits, Quarterly audits, Fire safety audits, meetings, and presentations, in addition to producing all relevant HSEreports as per the client's HSErepresentative request.
• Participate with relevant parties during the HSE incident investigation process and ensure reportable incidents as per the statutory requirements (ADOSH-SF) are reported by the concerned parties to the appropriate regulatory authority.
• Ensure project HSE monthly reports are reviewed and forwarded to project management inthe previously accepted format and time period. This will include KPIs, statistical information for analysis and proactive trending.
• Prepare and disseminate HSE alerts by using the PM template in conjunction with and approval of Project Management HSErepresentative.
• Evaluate, monitor and manage the HSE behaviour and performance of the principal contractor. Also, take suitable steps to ensure that a positive HSE culture is developed at the site.
• Generate, review and approve project HSE documents such as HSE plans, HSE enforcement notes and close out, Inspections, HSE Management walk and Audit close out.
• Review and approve all risk assessments and method statements and give the necessary advice to the PMC.
• Ensure that contractors have carried out task-specific risk assessments and method statements for all site activities.
• Ensure that contractors communicate all controls in the risk assessment and method statement to their personnel who are involved in carrying out the task.
• Ensure, in case of non-compliance with the approved procedure, an HSE Enforcement Notice is issued and closed within the accepted time frame.
• Chair regular HSE Meetings at the site and ensure that the minutes are prepared, maintained and distributed to all concerned parties.
• Positive engagement with competent authority during any site visit.
• Participate inthe selection process of HSE staff in line with PMC OSH competency guidelines and obtain the final approval from the PMC OSHTeam.
• Ensure all concerned parties HSEMS - ADOSHare registered with the competent authority.
• Ensure all HSE permits and NOCs are obtained and up to date.
• Ensure all project-related HSE documents are up to date such as HSE Plan etc.
• Ensure that all applicable federal laws, local laws and ministerial orders are followed by all concerned parties on the site. Also, research and distribute all revisions and legislation that will affect the site.
• Provide recommendations to the PMCTeam to issue HSE appreciation certificates to recognize good HSE performance and achievements.
• Generate, review and approve project HSE documents and procedures, such as HSE plans and pertinent project-specific procedures, HSE Objectives and Targets, Legal Compliance Register, HSE enforcement notices, HSE Inspections, Management walk reports and Audit reports and ensure follow-up to close all the outstanding issues/reports within the agreed timeframe this includes updating all HSE documents and reports on the system (E.g., Asite, Aconex, etc.)

What do we need from you

• The candidate shall have a minimum of 12 years of vivid experience in the HSE domain.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as an HSE Engineer accompanied by HSE related Master’s Degree from an accredited University; or
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience as an HSE Engineer accompanied by HSE-related Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University; or NEBHSE Diploma.
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience as an HSE Engineer accompanied by Post-Secondary HSE Qualification (NVQ level 4/5).
• ISO 45001: 2018 Lead Auditor Qualification
• NEBOSH IGC
• OSHAD (ADOSH) Safety Practitioner Course
• Previous experience in High-rise Building construction (Oil & Gas experience not accepted)
• Previous experience as a Supervision Consultant /PMC HSE