Health Safety Environment Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced HSE Engineer to join our team and ensure effective implementation of Health, Safety & Environmental standards across our construction and development projects. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in construction, building contracting, or real estate development, with strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, construction safety practices, risk assessment, and incident prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures, standards, and safe working practices across construction projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and HSE compliance checks.
• Identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and prepare detailed reports.
• Conduct and monitor toolbox talks, safety inductions, training, and awareness programs.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and ensure safe systems of work are implemented.
• Monitor high-risk activities including work at height, lifting operations, excavation, scaffolding, hot work, confined spaces, and electrical works.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection reports, incident reports, and corrective action trackers.
• Follow up on non-compliances and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, contractors, and relevant authorities on HSE matters.
• Support emergency preparedness, drills, and response procedures.
• Monitor environmental requirements including waste management, pollution prevention, and site housekeeping.
• Prepare regular HSE reports and provide recommendations to project management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE HSE legislation, local authority requirements, and company standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-8 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably within construction, building contracting, or real estate development.
• NEBOSH IGC certification is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction HSE regulations and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple site requirements.
• UAE construction/project experience is highly preferred.