HSE Inspector – TBM Tunnelling

About the role

The HSE Inspector will support the TBM tunnelling team in Abu Dhabi, ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards across major infrastructure projects. Reporting to senior HSE management, the role focuses on hazard monitoring, incident investigation and continuous improvement of safety processes.

Key responsibilities

• Perform basic and routine duties in environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures.
• Monitor hazards and diseases that could be present in the work area.
• Investigate accidents, injuries and complaints concerning workplace hazards.
• Recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures and equipment to minimize hazards.
• Participate in employee training, emergency preparedness and assure program quality.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of HSE experience on major infrastructure construction projects.
• Mandatory experience in tunnelling works (TBM, NATM, cut & cover or similar).
• Experience in high‑speed rail, railway, metro or rail infrastructure projects (essential).
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, risk assessment and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or related field.

Required skills

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).
• IOSH Managing Safely / Working Safely.
• OSHA Safety Certification.
• First Aid Certification (preferred).
• Fire Warden Certification (preferred).
• Proficiency in risk assessment.
• Experience with permit‑to‑work systems.
• Incident investigation techniques.
• Hazard identification methods.