About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Advisor – Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) to lead and oversee the implementation of health, safety, and environmental programs across major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance to project teams, ensure compliance with local regulations and international best practices, identify and mitigate workplace hazards, and promote a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of project delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
- Perform technical work in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards and federal/state regulatory requirements.
- Exhibit knowledge and apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of their environmental specialty.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems, and procedures.
- Monitor and prevent hazards and diseases in the work area.
- Investigate accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning workplace hazards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E), with at least 7 years on major infrastructure, roads, utilities, transportation, or civil engineering projects.
- Professional certifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma/Certificate, IOSH, OSHA, CSP, CMIOSH, or equivalent are highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and managing HSE management systems for large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Thorough knowledge of UAE HSE legislation, local authority requirements, and international standards including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA, and ILO guidelines.
- Proven experience conducting risk assessments, hazard identification studies, incident investigations, safety audits, environmental inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Strong understanding of construction safety related to excavation works, utilities, roadworks, heavy equipment operations, lifting activities, confined spaces, temporary traffic management, and work at height.
- Experience leading accident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and lessons-learned programs.
- Ability to evaluate contractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with project-specific HSE requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience delivering HSE training, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and behavioral safety programs.
- Proficient in preparing HSE reports, performance metrics, compliance documentation, and management presentations.
- Membership in recognized professional HSE organizations is an advantage.
Preferred Project Experience
- Roads and Highway Projects
- Stormwater and Drainage Infrastructure
- Sewerage and Water Networks
- Utility Corridors and Infrastructure Developments
- Transportation and Municipal Projects
- Design-Build and Construction Supervision Consultancy Projects
- Large Government and Developer-Led Infrastructure Projects
Additional Information
At the company, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office location as a condition of employment.
Benefits
The company is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, company benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options and well-being resources
- Employee assistance program and business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
Work Location and Travel
- Primary Location: AE - Dubai, UAE - UBora Tower - Site
- Work Location Model: On-Site
- Travel may be required based on project needs.
