Senior Site Safety, Health & Environment Advisor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 onboarding at office

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented Advisor Safety, Health & Environment (Site) to lead safety, health, and environmental programs at our Abu Dhabi site. You will develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety systems across operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.

You will conduct inspections, investigate incidents, deliver training, and liaise with authorities to support continuous improvement and disaster readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (minimum 7years) in occupational health and safety advisory or management roles within industrial or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC health and safety regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, hazard identification, and incident investigation techniques.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Occupational health & safety

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety management systems

Microsoft Office

ISO 4501 familiarity

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented Advisor Safety, Health & Environment (Site) to lead safety, health, and environmental programs at our Abu Dhabi site. You will develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety systems across operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.

You will conduct inspections, investigate incidents, deliver training, and liaise with authorities to support continuous improvement and disaster readiness.