Senior Specialist Enivronmental Healt & Safety (EHS)

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced HSE professional to ensure UAE regulatory compliance and lead EHS initiatives. You will conduct inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations while overseeing Permit-to-Work and high-risk activities.

The role includes fire safety support, emergency drills, and HSE training. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Science/Engineering, NEBOSH IGC, and UAE experience (8+ years).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering preferred.
• NEBOSH IGC mandatory; NEBOSH Diploma is an advantage.
• Certified ADOSH Practitioner.
• ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant HSE experience, including 2 years in the UAE.
• Experience in Hospitality, Facilities Management, Construction, or Engineering.
• Good knowledge of UAE HSE regulations and fire and life-safety requirements.
• Green Key or Blue Flag experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ADOSH, DCT, Civil Defence, ISO standards, and applicable UAE regulations.
• Conduct EHS inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Monitor Permit-to-Work systems, contractor safety, and high-risk activities.
• Support fire safety, emergency preparedness, and evacuation drills.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness training.
• Participate in audits and monitor corrective actions and EHS KPIs.
• Maintain EHS documentation, reports, permits, and compliance records.
• Support environmental sustainability and waste management initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to departments and HSE Officers.

Skills

HSE compliance

risk assessments

incident investigations

Permit-to-Work

fire safety

training delivery

audits

documentation

sustainability

stakeholder guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

NEBOSH IGC mandatory

ADOSH Practitioner

ISO 45001

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

Job description

• Ensure compliance with ADOSH, DCT, Civil Defence, ISO standards, and applicable UAE regulations.

• Conduct EHS inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

• Monitor Permit-to-Work systems, contractor safety, and high-risk activities.

• Support fire safety, emergency preparedness, and evacuation drills.

• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness training.

• Participate in audits and monitor corrective actions and EHS KPIs.

• Maintain EHS documentation, reports, permits, and compliance records.

• Support environmental sustainability and waste management initiatives.

• Provide technical guidance to departments and HSE Officers.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering preferred.

• NEBOSH IGC mandatory; NEBOSH Diploma is an advantage.

• Certified ADOSH Practitioner.

• ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant HSE experience, including 2 years in the UAE.

• Experience in Hospitality, Facilities Management, Construction, or Engineering.

• Good knowledge of UAE HSE regulations and fire and life-safety requirements.

• Green Key or Blue Flag experience is an advantage.