Senior Maritime HSE Engineer: Offshore Safety & Compliance

WSP in the Middle East; Muscat; On-site; OMR 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental requirements across maritime construction and supervision activities. The role ensures marine operations meet project specs, UAE regulations, and international standards while fostering a safety‑first culture among all personnel.

The candidate will lead risk assessments, audits, training, and regulatory submissions, coordinating with authorities, clients, and subcontractors to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 13 years of HSE experience in maritime, offshore, or marine construction environments.
• Professional HSE certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, civil defense regulations, and IMO guidelines.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits.
• Excellent communication and training delivery skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Proficiency with HSE management software and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE plans, procedures, and risk assessments for maritime projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations on marine and offshore works.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, IMO standards, and WSP HSE policies.
• Coordinate incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions to project teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor and report HSE performance metrics, KPIs, and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in design reviews to integrate HSE considerations early in project lifecycle.
• Manage permits to work, confined space entry, and hot‑work authorizations for marine activities.
• Liaise with client, authorities, and third‑party auditors on HSE matters.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best‑practice sharing.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety leadership

Training delivery

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

HSE software proficiency

MS Office proficiency

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HSE management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental requirements across maritime construction and supervision activities. The role ensures marine operations meet project specs, UAE regulations, and international standards while fostering a safety‑first culture among all personnel.

The candidate will lead risk assessments, audits, training, and regulatory submissions, coordinating with authorities, clients, and subcontractors to