Advisor Safety, Health & Environment (Site)

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Advisor Safety, Health & Environment to join its Abu Dhabi, UAE team. The role develops, implements and oversees safety, health and environmental programmes across operations, working with department heads, team supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with UAE labour laws, international safety standards and organisational policies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures aligned with UAE regulations and international best practice
• Carry out hazard assessments and risk analyses, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Run regular audits and inspections to check compliance with safety standards and regulations
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near-misses, document findings and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Design and deliver safety training and awareness programmes for employees at all levels
• Maintain detailed records of safety performance metrics, incidents and compliance documentation
• Integrate safety into planning and execution with operational teams, and monitor and evaluate safety programmes
• Act as the main point of contact for safety queries, stay up to date with UAE labour laws and safety regulations, and prepare safety reports for management and regulators
• Coordinate with external agencies and regulatory bodies, mentor team members and foster an inclusive safety culture

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in safety, health and environment management
• In-depth knowledge of UAE labour laws, safety regulations and industry standards
• Proven expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation, and in incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver safety training programmes
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• NEBOSH certification or equivalent qualification

Required skills

• Proficiency with safety management systems and relevant software applications
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis

Onboarding is in person at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability cover, paid time off, flexible work options, an employee assistance programme, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.