AECOM · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · Ref: 30092626
Website AECOM
Employer posting date: 27 Sep 2026
Job details
Job overview
AECOM is recruiting a Advisor Safety, Health & Environment (Site) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The active official vacancy, reference J10160481, supports construction, infrastructure, engineering or site-delivery work within Other.
Role purpose: We're looking for a detail-oriented and professional Advisor Safety, Health & Environment (Site) to join our team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Delivery scope: You will work collaboratively with management and staff to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and organizational standards while fostering a strong safety culture.; Conduct regular site inspections and hazard assessments to identify potential risks and non-compliance issues; Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with UAE regulations and international standards; Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; analyze root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions; Prepare and maintain comprehensive safety documentation, records, and reports for regulatory compliance and internal review; Deliver safety training and awareness programs to employees at all organizational levels; Audit safety management systems and processes to ensure adherence to established standards and best practices; Collaborate with site management and operational teams to develop emergency response and disaster management plans; Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement
Candidate profile: Proven experience (minimum 7 years) in occupational health and safety advisory or management roles within industrial or construction environments; Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC health and safety regulations, standards, and compliance requirements; Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, hazard identification, and incident investigation techniques; Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing safety management systems and procedures; Proficiency in safety management software and Microsoft Office applications; Familiarity with ISO 45001 or equivalent occupational health and safety management standards;
Workplace and engagement: Full Time, onsite, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Salary, closing date and visa sponsorship are not disclosed by the employer.
Responsibilities
- You will work collaboratively with management and staff to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and organizational standards while fostering a strong safety culture.
- Conduct regular site inspections and hazard assessments to identify potential risks and non-compliance issues
- Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with UAE regulations and international standards
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses
- analyze root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive safety documentation, records, and reports for regulatory compliance and internal review
- Deliver safety training and awareness programs to employees at all organizational levels
- Audit safety management systems and processes to ensure adherence to established standards and best practices
- Collaborate with site management and operational teams to develop emergency response and disaster management plans
- Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement
Requirements
- Proven experience (minimum 7 years) in occupational health and safety advisory or management roles within industrial or construction environments
- Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC health and safety regulations, standards, and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, hazard identification, and incident investigation techniques
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing safety management systems and procedures
- Proficiency in safety management software and Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 or equivalent occupational health and safety management standards
Skills
- Health and safety
- Document control
- Stakeholder management
- Site inspection
- Risk management
- Construction coordination
- Technical reporting
Salary and benefits
- AECOM states that benefits depend on employment status and may include health and insurance coverage, paid time off, leave programmes, well-being resources, travel insurance, recognition awards, retirement savings and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
Work with Us. Change the World. ; At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.; There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists.
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