AECOM

Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment - Infra

Dubai, UAEPosted 2 days ago

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Advisor – Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) to support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Safety, Health & Environment programs on major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project management teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, local regulations, and international best practices while promoting a strong safety culture across all project activities. • Under direct supervision, performs basic and routine duties in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with the ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements. • Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures. • Assists in monitoring hazards and diseases that could be present in the work area. • Works with others to investigate accidents, injuries and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace. • Participates in recommending improvement in processes, design, procedures and equipment to minimize hazards. • Participates in employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 8 years of experience in Safety, Health & Environment, with at least 5 years on infrastructure, roads, utilities, drainage, transportation, or civil engineering projects . Professional certification such as NEBOSH International General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA, or equivalent is preferred. Strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations and international standards including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA, and ILO guidelines . Experience in implementing and monitoring project HSE management systems and compliance programs. Proven experience in conducting site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and environmental inspections. Ability to identify workplace hazards and recommend effective corrective and preventive measures. Experience investigating accidents, incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions. Knowledge of construction safety requirements related to excavation works, utilities, lifting operations, temporary traffic management, confined spaces, and work at height. Experience reviewing contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and emergency response procedures. Strong communication, reporting, presentation, and stakeholder coordination skills. Ability to conduct HSE inductions, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and safety training sessions. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting systems. Membership in recognized professional HSE organizations is an advantage. Valid UAE driving license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, performs basic and routine duties in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements. Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures. Assists in monitoring hazards and diseases that could be present in the work area. Works with others to investigate accidents, injuries and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace. Participates in recommending improvement in processes, design, procedures and equipment to minimize hazards. Participates in employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs.

Skills

  • NEBOSH International General Certificate
  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • OSHA
  • ISO 45001
  • ISO 14001
  • IL0 guidelines
  • HSE management systems
  • site inspections
  • safety audits
  • risk assessments
  • environmental inspections
  • construction safety
  • confined spaces
  • work at height
  • HSE reporting systems
  • Microsoft Office

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