Health Safety Environment Engineer

HSE Engineer – Civil / Construction

Department: HSE / ConstructionIndustry: Building Construction

Employment Type: Full-TimeSeniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Location: Dubai, UAEProject Type: High-Rise Building ConstructionJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced HSE Engineer – Civil / Construction with a minimum of 10 years of UAE/GCC experience, including extensive experience in high-rise building construction projects.The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining HSE management systems, ensuring compliance with UAE/GCC legislation and project requirements, conducting inspections and risk assessments, investigating incidents, and promoting a strong safety culture across construction sites.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement and monitor the project Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System in accordance with company, client, consultant, and regulatory requirements.Ensure full compliance with applicable UAE HSE laws, construction safety regulations, and authority requirements.Manage HSE activities for high-rise building construction projects from mobilization through completion.Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks.Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), JSA/JHA, HSE Plans, Emergency Response Plans, and inspection reports.Identify unsafe conditions and practices and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.Lead incident, accident, near-miss, and dangerous-occurrence investigations and prepare detailed reports.Conduct regular Toolbox Talks, HSE inductions, training sessions, and safety awareness programs.Monitor work activities including civil works, excavation, scaffolding, lifting operations, work at height, temporary works, concrete works, MEP interfaces, and other construction activities.Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, Consultants, Clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities on HSE matters.Maintain accurate HSE records, statistics, inspection reports, training records, permits, and compliance documentation.Monitor subcontractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.Participate in emergency drills and ensure emergency preparedness and response procedures are effectively implemented.Promote continuous improvement and a proactive zero-accident / zero-incident safety culture.Prepare and present HSE reports, dashboards, statistics, and presentations to management and project stakeholders.Mandatory RequirementsMinimum 10 years of total HSE experience, with substantial experience in UAE/GCC building construction.Proven experience in high-rise building construction projects.Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.NEBOSH IGC – Mandatory.SARS / SARSS certification/card – Mandatory, where applicable to the project/authority requirements.Strong knowledge of UAE HSE legislation, construction safety standards, and regulatory requirements.Proven experience in implementing HSE Management Systems.Strong knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, corrective action, and preventive action.Excellent experience in conducting HSE training, toolbox talks, inductions, and awareness programs.Strong report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and team-management skills.Ability to effectively liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, management, and government/regulatory authorities.Immediate joiners are highly preferred.Preferred CertificationsNEBOSH IGC – MandatorySARS / SARSS – MandatoryIOSHOSHAISO 45001 Lead AuditorISO 14001 Lead AuditorOther recognized HSE / Environmental certificationsKey Skills & CompetenciesHSE Management SystemsConstruction SafetyHigh-Rise Building ConstructionUAE HSE RegulationsRisk Assessment & JSA/JHAIncident & Accident InvestigationSafety Auditing & InspectionsMethod Statement & RAMS ReviewPermit to Work (PTW)Work at Height SafetyScaffolding & Temporary Works SafetyLifting & Crane SafetyExcavation & Civil Works SafetyEmergency PreparednessToolbox Talks & HSE TrainingEnvironmental ManagementISO 45001 / ISO 14001MS Excel & PowerPointHSE Reporting & DocumentationTeam Leadership & CoordinationIdeal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will be a Senior HSE Engineer / HSE Engineer / Safety Engineer with extensive UAE/GCC experience in high-rise building construction, strong knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements, and proven expertise in managing site safety teams and HSE systems.

Candidates with valid NEBOSH IGC and SARS/SARSS certification, strong consultant/client coordination experience, and immediate availability will be highly preferred.