HSE Engineer

SDV Consulting Engineers offers a comprehensive selection of services in all major engineering disciplines, project management, and project development.

We provide FEED, EPCM, PMC, Commissioning, and Advisory Services for the industrial sector, primarily in manufacturing & processing, energy, hydrogen plants, cold stores, and specialty facilities.

For more information, visit www.sdvce.com.

An HSE Engineer ensures project safety and environmental compliance by translating regulations into practical on-site actions.

They manage risk through audits and contractor reviews, lead incident investigations, and coordinate training to build a proactive safety culture.

Ultimately, they bridge the gap between SDV policy and daily operations to protect both the workforce and the environment.

· Ensure the project follows the SDV HSE Management System, including policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

This includes aligning with ISO standards and client-specific frameworks.

· Evaluate and approve HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and emergency procedures submitted by contractors before work begins.

· Perform daily and weekly site inspections to verify compliance with safety protocols, identify hazards, and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.

· Provide directions to HSE Contractor, ensuring they monitor site activities effectively and consistently enforce safety requirements.

· Conduct induction training, toolbox talks, and specialized safety training to enhance workforce competency and promote a strong safety culture.

· Lead or oversee investigations of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

Ensure root causes are identified, and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.

· Develop, test, and evaluate emergency response plans, ensuring drills are conducted as per project requirements and performance standards.

· Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure compliance with legal requirements and smooth communication on HSE matters.

· Compile and submit monthly HSE performance reports, inspection findings, incident statistics, and compliance updates to the client and project management.

· Identify opportunities to enhance HSE performance, recommend improvements, and support initiatives that strengthen safety culture across the project.

· Advises and assists the most senior construction site representative in the establishment and management of SDV Management SH&E processes, identifying and eliminating/controlling any hazards to persons and property.

· Develops site-specific work plans, SH&E compliance programs, training programs, and orientation plans fully conforming to relevant SH&E regulations, and client requirements.

· Collaborates with SH&E and project and program managers to evaluate contractors’ SH&E performance, planning, and culture to be consistent with the company’s risk management practices and core values.

· Audits projects and programs and their worksites against SDV corporate and client standards; to detect and correct safety hazards, creates, and submits written audit reports.

· Conducts trend analysis on audit findings, inspection results, and incident reports, and prepares comprehensive analytical reports for SDV management and client review.

· Leads and supervises the emergency response team and first‑aid personnel, ensuring effective support during emergencies and proper care for occupational injuries or illnesses.

· Prepares, reviews, and validates occupational safety and health statistical reports.

· Performs additional duties and responsibilities relevant to the role as required by project or organizational needs.

· Minimum 12+ years of construction safety management experience in middle east region out of which at least 5 years shall be as Lead OSH Engineer/ Manager on Construction Supervision or Project management role with reputed consultants.

· Previous experience in Building (villa/high-rise/warehouse) & infrastructure projects

· Minimum level -06 qualifications (NVQ, NEBOSH International diploma) or above will be added advantage.

· ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and recognized auditor qualification.

· Must be familiar with ADOSH-SF standard other local compliance and regulation.

· OSH management experience in both Infrastructure and Buildings construction projects.

· Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication and report writing skills.

· Exceptional in Microsoft word, excel and PPT.

· Ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity.

· Holds valid UAE Driver’s license.

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Excellent communication and organizational skills

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working in Abu Dhabi is highly preferred

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Candidate currently in UAE is mandatory