Job Title: Senior HSE Engineer 

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior HSE Engineer with strong leadership abilities and a solid background in health, safety, and environmental practices, particularly within large-scale construction projects. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest HSE standards on-site and ensuring full compliance with local and international safety regulations. This role also requires the ability to act as the HSE Manager during their absence.

As a Senior HSE Engineer, you will take a proactive approach to safety management, conduct inspections, lead investigations, enforce compliance, and mentor HSE officers on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the key safety authority on-site, deputizing for the HSE Manager when needed.

• Lead the implementation of HSE strategies during construction and operational phases.

• Monitor and communicate safety performance to the Project Manager and other key stakeholders.

• Conduct daily HSE inspections, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.

• Investigate incidents and accidents, determine root causes, and suggest improvement measures.

• Supervise and assign responsibilities to HSE Officers and Inspectors.

• Develop and implement the Project HSE Plan and other key HSE documentation.

• Track and follow up on safety violations and ensure timely closure.

• Conduct HSE inspections across multiple project locations including labor accommodations and plant sites.

• Issue stop-work orders when imminent danger or non-compliance is identified.

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations such as ADPHC, OSHAD, DM safety codes, and company SOPs.

• Liaise with local authorities and ensure all permits and safety-related documentation are up to date.

• Review risk assessments and method statements and ensure relevant briefings are conducted.

• Analyze incident trends and prepare monthly HSE reports for submission to senior management.

• Support site security by coordinating with logistics and reporting any security risks.

• Monitor on-site medical support staff and safety personnel attendance.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in HSE, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, or Industrial Engineering.

• Mandatory: NEBOSH General Certificate in OHS or equivalent (NVQ Level 3), ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.

• Preferred: OSHA 10–30 hrs certification and other specialized HSE training.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HSE roles, preferably within high-rise building projects.

• Strong knowledge of local HSE regulations and best practices.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and incident investigation skills.