Senior HSEW Engineer

Atkins Realis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance for you and

Generous annual leave balance

Hybrid work solutions

Remote work opportunities outside of a

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group seeks a highly experienced Senior Safety Engineer HSE to ensure all construction activities on a Roads & Infrastructure Project meet the highest health, safety, and environmental standards. The role leads HSE efforts on-site, provides proactive risk assessments, and drives a zero-incident culture with rigorous contractor oversight.

The ideal candidate will monitor contractor compliance, lead incident investigations, and coordinate safety training, inductions, and PPE programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Safety Management required.
• NEBOSH IGC certification is mandatory.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor / OSHA or equivalent is preferred.
• UPDA certification is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years total experience with at least 7 years on building/mixed-use projects.
• Excellent command of English both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor the HSE supervision plan and safety protocols for the project site.
• Oversee contractor safety compliance and conduct inspections, audits and toolbox talks.
• Review and approve contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain incident and near-miss records; lead investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate safety induction training for site staff and visitors; ensure PPE compliance.
• Monitor activities related to high-risk works such as deep excavation, confined spaces, lifting operations, and traffic management.
• Ensure safety signage, barricading, access controls and emergency response procedures are implemented.
• Report weekly and monthly HSE metrics and KPIs in accordance with client reporting format.
• Liaise with client HSE representatives and participate in audits and site walkthroughs.
• Foster a safety-first culture through awareness, ownership and accountability.

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Multi-national coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Safety Management

NEBOSH IGC (mandatory)

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor / OSHA (preferred)

UPDA certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD (viewing)

Ashghal DCS

Job description

Overview

OverviewAtkinsR alis is seeking a highly experienced Senior Safety Engineer HSE to ensure all construction activities on a Roads amp Infrastructure Project comply with the highest standards of health safety and environmental protection The ideal candidate will lead all HSE efforts on-site provide proactive risk assessments monitor contractor compliance and contribute to a zero-incident work culture This role requires a minimum of 15 years of professional experience including at least 07 years in building projects safety supervision

Your Role

• Develop implement and monitor the HSE supervision plan and safety protocols for the project site
• Oversee contractor safety compliance and conduct regular inspections audits and toolbox talks
• Review and approve the contractor s HSE plan risk assessments method statements and emergency procedures
• Maintain incident and near-miss records lead investigations and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Coordinate safety induction training for site staff and visitors and ensure PPE compliance across the project
• Monitor activities related to high-risk works deep excavation confined spaces lifting operations traffic management
• Ensure site safety signage barricading access controls and emergency response procedures are implemented and effective
• Report weekly and monthly HSE metrics and KPIs in accordance with Ashghal s reporting format
• Liaise with Ashghal HSE representatives and participate in client audits and walkthroughs
• Foster a safety-first culture by promoting awareness ownership and accountability across all stakeholders

Rewards & Benefits

• Tax-free salary
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents
• Generous annual leave balance
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions
• Remote work opportunities outside of country
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus program
• Annual flight contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Transportation amp housing allowances available for remote work locations
• Employee Wellbeing Program 24 7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Safety Management.
• Minimum 15 years total experience, with at least 7 years in building or mixed use projects.
• NEBOSH IGC (mandatory); ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, OSHA, or equivalent (preferred)
• UPDA certification is preferred.
• Minium five years experience in Qatar.
• GCC infrastructure projects.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of Ashghal standards, road material specs, QA/QC processes, and stakeholder coordination.
• Familiar with document management systems (Ashghal DCS), MS Office, AutoCAD (viewing), and site-related software.
• In-depth understanding of Qatar Construction Safety Standards (QCS), Ashghal HSE policies, and ISO 45001.
• Strong leadership in proactive safety culture development.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis expertise.
• Clear and effective communication with multi-national workforces.
• Ability to produce high-quality safety documentation and reports.
• Proven track record of contributing to zero LTI projects.