Senior Safety, Health and Environment Advisor - Infrastructure Projects

AECOM Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Safety, Health and Environment Advisor to oversee HSE programs across major infrastructure projects in Dubai, UAE. The role involves delivering expert guidance, maintaining management systems, audits, investigations, and regulatory compliance across project teams and contractors.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of SH&E experience, including seven on major infrastructure projects, with a strong track record in risk management, incident investigations, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma or Certificate, IOSH, OSHA, CSP, or CMIOSH are highly preferred.
• Membership in a recognized professional health, safety, and environmental organization is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE management systems across infrastructure projects.
• Provide specialist guidance on health, construction safety, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct safety audits, environmental inspections, and incident investigations.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and support continuous improvement of safety programs.
• Lead safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Coordinate with project teams and contractors to address safety concerns.
• Prepare HSE reports and management presentations.

Skills

HSE management systems

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety audits

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership and mentorship

Education

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

NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA CSP CM IOSH certification

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Senior Safety, Health and Environment Advisor - Infrastructure Projects Job Snapshot - Role: Senior Advisor - Safety, Health and Environment (SH&E) - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services - Experience: Minimum 12 years, including at least 7 years on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates


• City: Dubai


• Industry: Civil Engineering


• Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services


• Salary: Not disclosed


• Gender: No Preference


• Candidate Nationality: Not specified


• Job Type: Full Time


• Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Safety, Health and Environment (SH&E) Advisor to oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental management programs across major infrastructure projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position involves providing specialist HSE guidance to project teams, monitoring regulatory compliance, evaluating contractor safety performance, identifying workplace hazards, and supporting effective risk management throughout project delivery. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of HSE management systems, conduct safety audits and incident investigations, and promote a proactive safety culture across construction activities. The role requires extensive experience with infrastructure construction, including roads, utilities, transportation networks, and civil engineering developments. Working under general supervision, the Senior SH&E Advisor will exercise professional judgment in addressing complex environmental, occupational health, and construction safety matters while collaborating with project managers, contractors, and relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Health, Safety and Environmental Management - Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of project health, safety, and environmental management systems.


• Provide specialist technical guidance on occupational health, construction safety, and environmental compliance.


• Apply established environmental, health, and safety principles, procedures, and professional practices.


• Monitor project activities to support compliance with applicable HSE standards, regulatory requirements, and approved procedures.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of safety and health programs across infrastructure construction activities.


• Provide recommendations to project teams regarding effective hazard prevention and risk control measures.


• Support the integration of HSE requirements into construction planning and project execution.


• Perform assigned technical responsibilities under general supervision while exercising appropriate professional judgment.

Construction Safety and Hazard Prevention

• Identify and assess workplace hazards associated with infrastructure construction activities.


• Monitor construction sites for unsafe conditions, occupational health risks, and potential environmental hazards.


• Conduct or oversee risk assessments and hazard identification activities.


• Recommend preventive and corrective measures to minimize workplace injuries, occupational illnesses, and environmental risks.


• Review safety arrangements associated with excavation works, underground utilities, road construction, and heavy equipment operations.


• Evaluate risks relating to lifting activities, confined spaces, temporary traffic management, and working at height.


• Monitor the implementation of appropriate control measures across construction work areas.


• Promote proactive hazard identification and safe working practices among project personnel and contractors.

HSE Compliance and Regulatory Standards

• Monitor compliance with applicable UAE health, safety, and environmental legislation.


• Support adherence to relevant local authority requirements and project-specific HSE obligations.


• Apply knowledge of international standards and guidelines, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA, and International Labour Organization guidelines.


• Conduct safety audits, environmental inspections, and compliance reviews to evaluate project HSE performance.


• Identify regulatory or procedural compliance concerns and recommend appropriate improvements.


• Support the implementation of corrective measures arising from inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.


• Maintain relevant compliance documentation and supporting records.

Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

• Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, incidents, and complaints concerning occupational hazards.


• Lead or participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis activities.


• Review available evidence and identify contributing factors associated with workplace incidents.


• Recommend corrective and preventive actions to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.


• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and follow-up measures.


• Support the development and communication of lessons learned from incidents and safety observations.


• Maintain accurate investigation records and relevant supporting documentation.

Contractor HSE Performance Monitoring

• Evaluate contractor health, safety, and environmental performance against project requirements.


• Monitor compliance with approved contractor HSE procedures and project-specific safety standards.


• Review contractor safety practices and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Coordinate with project management teams and contractors to address safety concerns.


• Support the implementation of corrective measures where contractor activities present unacceptable risks.


• Promote consistent application of HSE requirements across construction work areas.


• Communicate significant safety observations and compliance concerns to the appropriate project personnel.

Safety Audits and Environmental Inspections

• Conduct or support construction site safety audits and environmental inspections.


• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing safety procedures and risk control measures.


• Identify unsafe practices, hazardous conditions, and potential environmental compliance issues.


• Document inspection findings and recommend practical corrective actions.


• Monitor the implementation of improvements arising from audits and inspections.


• Maintain inspection records and compliance documentation for project reporting purposes.


• Contribute to the ongoing assessment of HSE management system effectiveness.

Safety Training and Awareness

• Support the development and delivery of HSE training programs for project personnel.


• Conduct or coordinate safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.


• Promote behavioral safety practices and encourage proactive reporting of workplace hazards.


• Communicate relevant safety requirements to contractors and multidisciplinary construction teams.


• Support the sharing of lessons learned and preventive safety measures.


• Encourage employee participation in workplace health and safety improvement activities.


• Contribute to the development of a positive and accountable project safety culture.

HSE Reporting and Performance Monitoring

• Prepare HSE reports, performance metrics, compliance documentation, and management presentations.


• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, risk assessments, incidents, and corrective actions.


• Monitor relevant health, safety, and environmental performance indicators.


• Present findings and recommendations to project management teams and stakeholders.


• Support management reviews of project HSE performance and compliance.


• Communicate emerging risks, recurring safety concerns, and opportunities for improvement.


• Maintain organized records to support regulatory compliance and project reporting requirements.

Stakeholder Coordination and Technical Advisory

• Provide professional HSE advice to project management teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.


• Coordinate with multidisciplinary construction teams regarding safety requirements and risk mitigation measures.


• Support effective communication of HSE policies, procedures, and compliance expectations.


• Participate in project discussions relating to construction safety, environmental management, and occupational health.


• Promote cooperation between project personnel and contractors when addressing workplace hazards.


• Apply leadership and communication skills to encourage consistent safety practices across project activities.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor 's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma or Certificate, IOSH, OSHA, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH), or equivalent are highly preferred.


• Membership in a recognized professional health, safety, and environmental organization is an advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 12 years of professional experience in Safety, Health and Environment.


• At least 7 years of relevant experience on major infrastructure, roads, utilities, transportation, or civil engineering projects.


• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing HSE management systems for large-scale infrastructure projects.


• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, hazard identification studies, incident investigations, safety audits, environmental inspections, and compliance reviews.


• Experience leading accident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and lessons-learned programs.


• Practical knowledge of construction safety requirements for excavation, roadworks, underground utilities, lifting operations, heavy equipment, confined spaces, temporary traffic management, and work at height.


• Experience evaluating contractor HSE performance and monitoring compliance with project-specific requirements.


• Experience delivering HSE training, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and behavioral safety programs.


• Ability to prepare technical HSE reports, performance metrics, compliance records, and management presentations.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of UAE HSE legislation and applicable local authority requirements.


• Understanding of ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management systems.


• Understanding of ISO 14001 environmental management systems.


• Familiarity with OSHA requirements and International Labour Organization guidelines.


• Knowledge of occupational hazard identification and construction risk assessment methodologies.


• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action monitoring.


• Understanding of environmental inspections, safety auditing, and regulatory compliance reviews.


• Knowledge of contractor safety management and infrastructure construction HSE requirements.


• Ability to assess occupational health risks and recommend effective preventive measures.


• Experience monitoring HSE performance and preparing management reports.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to provide technical guidance and promote safe working practices across multidisciplinary teams.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when maintaining HSE documentation.

Leadership and Professional Competencies

• Ability to provide experienced technical guidance on complex construction safety and environmental matters.


• Strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to workplace hazard prevention.


• Effective communication skills when working with contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders.


• Ability to encourage cooperation and promote a positive safety culture.


• Sound professional judgment when evaluating risks and recommending corrective actions.


• Ability to manage multiple safety-related responsibilities and establish appropriate priorities.


• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.


• Commitment to maintaining high standards of professional conduct and regulatory compliance.


• Ability to work effectively under general supervision while taking responsibility for assigned technical activities.

Preferred Project Experience

• Roads and highway infrastructure projects.


• Stormwater and drainage infrastructure developments.


• Sewerage and water distribution networks.


• Utility corridors and infrastructure developments.


• Transportation and municipal infrastructure projects.


• Design-build and construction supervision consultancy projects.


• Large government and developer-led infrastructure projects.

Recruitment and Onboarding

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Working at AECOM

AECOM offers professionals opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure developments while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering, construction management, and environmental specialists. Employees have access to technical expertise, professional development resources, and training programs designed to strengthen specialist capabilities and support long-term career growth.

Depending on employment status and eligibility, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, leave arrangements, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, well-being resources, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase opportunities.

AECOM promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace built on respect, professional development, and shared expertise. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company supports fair employment practices and handles candidate information confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges and deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. Its multidisciplinary teams provide services throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM brings together more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital specialists, and construction management professionals. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

Official Website: aecom.com

Job Reference: J10164182

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Safety, Health and Environment