Overview
The Senior HSEW (Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing) Engineer is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace. The role involves implementing HSEW policies, monitoring site activities, conducting inspections, identifying hazards, and ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
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Your role
- Monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing requirements.
- Conduct routine workplace inspections and audits to identify hazards and unsafe conditions.
- Implement and enforce HSEW policies, procedures, and permit-to-work systems.
- Carry out risk assessments and support the development of mitigation measures.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, and prepare detailed reports with corrective actions.
- Deliver site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness training programs.
- Monitor contractor compliance with project-specific HSEW requirements.
- Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
- Maintain accurate HSEW records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Coordinate emergency response drills and support emergency preparedness activities.
- Monitor environmental aspects including waste management, pollution prevention, and resource conservation.
- Promote employee wellbeing initiatives and contribute to a positive safety culture.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and internal stakeholders on HSEW-related matters.
- Track corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closure.
- Support management in achieving project HSEW objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
About you
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 12 years of HSE experience in industrial or Data Centre projects.
- Professional certifications such as NEBOSH Level 6, IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA, or equivalent are preferred.
- Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, regulations, and international best practices.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
- Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and emergency response procedures.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct safety training and toolbox talks effectively.
- Strong observation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage for projects in the Middle East.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and employee wellbeing.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, familycare, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
