HSE Engineer - Site

Company overview

U+A is part of Egis, an international group working across architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services. The organization focuses on smart infrastructure and building solutions that help address climate challenges while supporting more resilient and sustainable development. With operations in 100 countries and a workforce of 20,500, Egis brings innovation and technical expertise to a wide range of projects.

In the Middle East, Egis employs 3,500 people across 8 countries and has completed more than 700 complex development projects. The group is recognized among the top ten engineering firms in the region by Engineering News Record (ENR) and has built its reputation through engineering, consulting, and project management services tailored to local market needs.

Role summary

The UAE team is looking for an experienced HSE Engineer to support site activities on building construction projects, particularly villa and high-rise developments. The role involves managing health, safety, and environmental requirements across multiple projects and ensuring contractor performance aligns with company, contractual, and legal standards.

Key duties

• Prepare, review, and keep current the Health, Safety, and Environment Management Plan.
• Create and manage the site monitoring program, including inspections, tours, and audits.
• Build a competency framework for the team, including a training matrix, records, and training planning.
• Lead weekly safety inspections, meetings, and workshops, and track the closure of identified observations and actions.
• Run weekly Health and Safety coordination meetings with contractor management and safety teams.
• Make sure contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors follow HSE policy, the HSE management system, contract conditions, and legal requirements.
• Confirm that construction HSE plans are prepared for each contractor before work starts.
• Review, approve, and verify contractor HSE plans, method statements, risk assessments, and related submissions.
• Check that contractors assign enough qualified HSE staff to meet both legal and employer expectations.
• Communicate HSE policy, objectives, standards, hazards, risks, and control measures to all relevant contractor personnel.
• Conduct pre-start and kick-off HSE meetings with contractors in line with employer requirements.
• Attend contractor meetings, review minutes when needed, and chair meetings where necessary to meet contractual obligations.
• Liaise with contractor and employer HSE teams to maintain alignment.
• Provide guidance, technical support, and leadership to contractors on HSE standards and requirements.
• Verify that security, traffic control, logistics, and emergency response arrangements remain suitable and available.
• Support project managers and design consultants in achieving HSE standards and maintaining communication on design-related safety issues.
• Monitor contractor and supply chain performance, assess effectiveness, and ensure nonconformances are corrected or escalated on time.
• Issue a work suspension instruction if unsafe conditions are not controlled or if serious risk remains unresolved.
• Ensure all accidents, incidents, and near misses are reported and investigated according to employer procedures.
• Review incident reports, provide technical input, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Submit regular HSE updates to the employer and Head Office, including a monthly HSE report.
• Ensure contractors implement reward and recognition initiatives.
• Verify that the contractor prepares the HSE file in line with employer requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Level 5 or higher qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, such as NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH Level 5, NVQ Level 5, OTHM Level 6, BSC Diploma, or an equivalent credential.
• Professional registration or certification such as CM/Cert.-IOSH, CSP, CRSP, MIIRSM, or an equivalent designation.
• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certification.
• At least 12 years of experience in the building construction industry, especially villa and high-rise projects.
• Prior experience working as a supervision consultant will be considered an advantage.

Additional requirements

The selected candidate must hold a valid UAE driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.