Senior Safety, Health & Environment Site Advisor

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is seeking a detail-oriented Advisor Safety, Health & Environment (Site) to develop and maintain comprehensive safety programs across site operations. You will work with management and staff to ensure regulatory compliance and foster a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, implementing policies, investigating incidents, delivering training, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in occupational health and safety advisory or management roles in industrial or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC health and safety regulations, standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies, hazard identification and incident investigation techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing safety management systems and procedures.
• Familiarity with safety management software and MS Office applications.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 or equivalent occupational health and safety management standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and hazard assessments to identify risks and non-compliance.
• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with UAE regulations and international standards.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near-misses; analyze root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation and reports for regulatory compliance and internal review.
• Deliver safety training and awareness programs to employees at all levels.
• Audit safety management systems and processes to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with site management to develop emergency response and disaster management plans.
• Monitor safety performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders on health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Stay current with changes in safety legislation and industry standards.

Skills

Health & Safety

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety management systems

MS Office

ISO 45001

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is seeking a detail-oriented Advisor Safety, Health & Environment (Site) to develop and maintain comprehensive safety programs across site operations. You will work with management and staff to ensure regulatory compliance and foster a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, implementing policies, investigating incidents, delivering training, and maintaining documentation.