Senior HSE Engineer – UAE High-Rise Construction

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova International General Contracting in the UAE seeks an experienced HSE professional to implement and monitor the Project HSE Plan and NOVA HSE requirements on high‑rise construction sites in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.

You will review MSRA and PTW, conduct inspections and audits, coordinate with project teams, support incident investigations and prepare HSE reports. A Bachelor in Engineering and NEBOSH IGC with 7+ years UAE construction experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent recognized HSE qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of HSE experience, with strong UAE construction experience.
• Proven experience in high-rise / multi-storey building construction projects in Abu Dhabi or Dubai is essential.
• Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred.
• Good knowledge of Abu Dhabi HSE requirements / ADOSH-SF.
• Strong technical knowledge of work at height, scaffolding, lifting operations, tower cranes/hoisting, temporary works, formwork, concrete works, MEP activities and construction logistics.
• Good experience in reviewing Method Statements, Risk Assessments, JSA and Permit-to-Work requirements.
• Experience in incident investigation, HSE inspections/audits, subcontractor monitoring and corrective-action follow-up.
• Strong communication, reporting and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Project HSE Plan and NOVA HSE requirements.
• Review MSRA and PTW requirements for high-risk activities.
• Conduct inspections and audits and ensure timely close-out of HSE observations.
• Monitor subcontractor HSE performance and compliance.
• Coordinate with the project team on HSE requirements and high-risk activities.
• Support incident investigation, reporting and corrective/preventive actions.
• Prepare HSE reports, statistics and performance records.

Skills

HSE management

Incident investigation

Auditing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Nova International General Contracting in the UAE seeks an experienced HSE professional to implement and monitor the Project HSE Plan and NOVA HSE requirements on high‑rise construction sites in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.

You will review MSRA and PTW, conduct inspections and audits, coordinate with project teams, support incident investigations and prepare HSE reports. A Bachelor in Engineering and NEBOSH IGC with 7+ years UAE construction experience are required.