Site Compliance Consultant

Talan; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a seasoned Site Compliance Consultant to represent landowner interests on a major infrastructure project. The role involves monitoring compliance with land-use regulations and safety practices, coordinating with stakeholders, and reporting safety incidents. Candidates should have at least 7 years of construction experience and a relevant qualification. This position focuses solely on compliance and escalation, adhering to Abu Dhabi’s standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of construction experience, including site management or surveying.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi’s NOC processes and land-use compliance.
• Understanding of utilities and infrastructure interfaces (roads, power, water, drainage) must be demonstrable.
• Knowledge of ADOSH-SF health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stakeholder activities to ensure adherence to approved land boundaries and conditions.
• Identify and escalate unauthorized or unsafe works occurring outside permitted zones.
• Act as the on-site liaison for compliance matters.
• Participate in bi-weekly coordination meetings.
• Report health and safety incidents in line with local guidelines.

Skills

Compliance oversight

Health and Safety regulations

Stakeholder management

Construction site management

Communication skills

Education

Vocational or university qualification in a construction-related discipline

Job description

Overview

Talan are seeking a seasoned Site Compliance Consultant to represent the interests of a landowner overseeing a large multi-stakeholder infrastructure development site in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on monitoring land-use compliance, safety practices, and coordination across various utility and data infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stakeholder activities to ensure adherence to approved land boundaries and conditions for all Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) performance issues
• Identify and escalate unauthorised or unsafe works occurring outside permitted zones.
• Act as the on-site liaison for compliance matters with contractors and stakeholders.
• Participate in bi-weekly coordination meetings and maintain a register of land allocations, permits, and No Objection Certificates (NOCs)
• Report health and safety incidents in line with local regulatory guidelines.
• Support coordination on shared utilities, access roads, and technical interfaces.

Deliverables

• Weekly compliance reports and updated boundary registers.
• Immediate reporting of flagged health and safety issues.

Candidate Profile

• Vocational or university qualification in a construction-related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of construction experience, including site management or surveying.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi’s NOC processes and land-use compliance.
• Understanding of utilities and infrastructure interfaces (roads, power, water, drainage) needs to be demonstrable
• Knowledge of ADOSH-SF health and safety standards.

Additional Information

• The Consultant will report to the Construction Director.
• The role is strictly monitoring and escalation-focused; statutory HSSE responsibilities remain with individual stakeholders.
• Insurance and professional standards must comply with the governing framework agreement.