HSE Engineer

About the Role

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of overall HSE experience in the construction industry.
• Minimum 6 years of HSE experience within the UAE.
• Proven experience on high-rise building construction projects is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience working with consultants, main contractors, developers, or leading construction organizations in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of UAE construction regulations, safety standards, and authority requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Candidates should possess one or more of the following certifications:
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)/ NEBOSH International Diploma

• IOSH Managing Safely / IOSH Membership

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – preferred

• OSHA Certifications (30-Hour/Construction Safety)

• First Aid & Emergency Response Certifications/ Fire Safety and Incident Investigation Training
• Dubai Municipality (DM) Approved Safety Engineer/Safety Officer Accreditation.

• Trakhees Safety Accreditation

• Knowledge of Dubai Civil Defence requirements
• Familiarity with EHS regulations of Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, and other UAE regulatory authorities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific HSE plans, procedures, and risk management programs.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE HSE legislation, client requirements, and company standards.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and implementation of control measures.
• Monitor compliance with permit-to-work systems and critical lifting operations.

• Site Safety Monitoring

• Perform regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviours and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Monitor work at height activities, scaffolding, tower crane operations, lifting activities, excavation works, confined spaces, and temporary works.
• Manage safety requirements related to: Tower cranes and hoists, Façade installation activities, Working at height, Concrete and structural works, MEP installation activities,
• Heavy lifting operations, Temporary access systems, High-rise emergency preparedness and evacuation planning

• Incident Prevention & Investigation

• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and unsafe occurrences.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and safety awareness programs.
• Mentor site safety teams and supervisors.
• Promote behavioural safety initiatives and continuous safety improvement programs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly HSE performance reports.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, authorities, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain records required for audits and statutory compliance.
• Support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems implementation and audits.

Preferred Candidate Profile