Senior HSE Engineer

Job Title: Senior HSE Engineer
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Industry: Construction / Civil Engineering

Job Summary

The Senior HSE Engineer is responsible for leading and managing health, safety, and environmental activities across construction projects. The role ensures compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable local regulations while driving a proactive safety culture, risk prevention, and continuous improvement in HSE performance.

Key ResponsibilitiesHSE Management & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and monitor project-specific HSE plans, procedures, and safety management systems.
• Ensure compliance with UAE/GCC HSE regulations, client standards, and international safety practices.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and compliance assessments across project sites.
• Provide HSE guidance and technical support to project management teams.
• Monitor subcontractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Risk Assessment & Safety Planning

• Review and approve Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Method Statements, and Safe Work Procedures.
• Identify potential workplace hazards and implement effective control measures.
• Ensure proper implementation of Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Monitor high-risk activities including:
• Work at Height
• Lifting Operations & Crane Activities
• Excavation Works
• Confined Space Entry
• Hot Work
• Electrical Works
• Heavy Equipment Operations

Site Safety Monitoring

• Conduct daily site inspections and safety walkthroughs.
• Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure proper usage of PPE and compliance with safety procedures.
• Monitor housekeeping, access control, and environmental practices.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and awareness programs.

Incident Management & Investigation

• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe occurrences.
• Prepare detailed incident reports with root cause analysis (RCA).
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Track closure of HSE observations and corrective actions.

Training & Safety Awareness

• Conduct HSE inductions for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs.
• Promote safety culture through campaigns, workshops, and toolbox meetings.
• Coach site supervisors and workers on safe work practices.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports.
• Maintain HSE statistics, inspection records, training records, and audit reports.
• Monitor safety KPIs and provide performance improvement recommendations.
• Support client and regulatory authority inspections.

Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and sustainability practices.
• Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, and environmental controls.
• Support implementation of environmental management plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering,in Civil or related discipline.
• NEBOSH International Diploma / NEBOSH IGC (Mandatory)
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification (Preferred).
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification (Advantage).
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• First Aid & Fire Safety certification.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of HSE experience in construction, civil, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience handling large-scale construction projects.
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, and client HSE teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety standards and best practices.
• UAE/GCC construction experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• HSE Management Systems
• OSHA standards
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
• Incident Investigation Techniques
• PTW Systems
• Emergency Response Planning
• Construction Safety Practices
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experience preparing HSE reports and presentations

Work Location: In person