Senior HSE Officer - Construction (Abu Dhabi)

ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - ABU DHABI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - ABU DHABI is seeking an experienced Safety Officer (HSE Officer) to oversee health, safety and environmental practices on building construction projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires hands-on HSE management, regulatory compliance, and strong communication across multicultural teams.

The candidate should hold NEBOSH IGC and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualifications, with 8 years of HSE experience in construction.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Engineering, Environmental Science or Occupational Safety.
• 8 years of HSE experience in building construction projects.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) – Mandatory.
• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor – Required.
• OSHA 30-hour, First Aid/CPR, Fire Safety advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi HSE regulations (OSHAD, ADQCC).

Responsibilities

• Site Safety Monitoring – daily site inspections to ensure compliance with HSE standards and project safety requirements. Monitor high-risk activities such as working at heights, scaffolding, lifting operations, hot works, Plant & Equipment, Logistics & traffic management, confined spaces.
• Documentation & Compliance – assist in developing and implementing the project HSE plan. Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, checklists, and registers. Prepare weekly/monthly HSE reports for internal and client submission. Ensure OSHAD compliance.
• Training & Communication – conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and refresher sessions for workers and visitors. Promote a positive safety culture across multicultural teams.
• Incident & Emergency Management – report incidents/near-misses, assist investigations, participate in drills, verify readiness of emergency equipment.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Documentation & reporting

Independent work

Communication

Education

Engineering

Environmental Science

Occupational Safety

Tools

MS Office

Digital reporting tools

Job description

ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - ABU DHABI is seeking an experienced Safety Officer (HSE Officer) to oversee health, safety and environmental practices on building construction projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires hands-on HSE management, regulatory compliance, and strong communication across multicultural teams.

The candidate should hold NEBOSH IGC and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualifications, with 8 years of HSE experience in construction.