AECOM

Safety Advisor (SHE) - Site Supervision

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 11k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and professional Advisor Safety, Health & Environment (Site) to join our team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive safety, health, and environmental programs across our site operations. You will work collaboratively with management and staff to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and organizational standards while fostering a strong safety culture. Conduct regular site inspections and hazard assessments to identify potential risks and non-compliance issues Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with UAE regulations and international standards Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; analyze root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions Prepare and maintain comprehensive safety documentation, records, and reports for regulatory compliance and internal review Deliver safety training and awareness programs to employees at all organizational levels Audit safety management systems and processes to ensure adherence to established standards and best practices Collaborate with site management and operational teams to develop emergency response and disaster management plans Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement Liaise with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders on health, safety, and environmental matters Stay current with changes in safety legislation and industry standards applicable to site operations

Requirements

Proven experience (minimum 7 years) in occupational health and safety advisory or management roles within industrial or construction environments Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC health and safety regulations, standards, and compliance requirements Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, hazard identification, and incident investigation techniques Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing safety management systems and procedures Proficiency in safety management software and Microsoft Office applications Familiarity with ISO 45001 or equivalent occupational health and safety management standards

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety, health, and environmental programs across site operations. Conduct regular site inspections and hazard assessments to identify risks and non-compliance. Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with UAE regulations and international standards. Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; analyze root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions. Prepare and maintain safety documentation, records, and reports for regulatory compliance and internal review. Deliver safety training and awareness programs to employees at all levels. Audit safety management systems and processes to ensure adherence to standards and best practices. Collaborate with site management and operations teams to develop emergency response and disaster management plans. Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement. Liaise with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders on health, safety, and environmental matters. Stay current with changes in safety legislation and industry standards applicable to site operations.

Skills

  • occupational health and safety advisory
  • construction health and safety
  • risk assessment methodologies
  • hazard identification
  • incident investigation
  • safety management systems
  • ISO 45001 familiarity
  • safety management software
  • Microsoft Office
  • emergency response planning
  • disaster management
  • regulatory compliance

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