Advisor Safety, Health & Environment Storm Water Experienced

Role purpose

The HSE Advisor supports the PMCs HSE oversight of a major stormwater infrastructure programme in the UAE. Working under the senior HSE lead the role monitors contractors safety health and environmental performance on site. It also makes sure the works comply with the contract UAE regulations and the clients HSE requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections and audits of contractor activities record findings and track corrective actions to closure.
• Review contractor HSE plans risk assessments method statements and permit-to-work documents and escalate concerns to the senior HSE lead.
• Monitor high-risk stormwater activities such as trenching and excavation confined space entry work at height lifting operations traffic management dewatering and heat stress.
• Support environmental compliance including dust noise waste spill control and stormwater discharge and check that permit conditions are met.
• Take part in incident investigations and help make sure lessons learned are shared.
• Collect HSE data and prepare weekly and monthly reports on HSE performance.
• Check that workers are inducted trained and competent and that welfare standards are met.
• Attend HSE meetings toolbox talks and site walkdowns and promote good safety behaviour on site.
• Liaise with the contractors HSE teams and where needed the relevant authorities.

Qualifications :

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Engineering Occupational Health and Safety Environmental Science or a related field.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum. The NEBOSH Diploma is preferred or progress towards it.
• 8-10 years of HSE experience in construction or infrastructure with at least 3-5 years in the UAE or GCC.
• Experience on civil drainage water or other infrastructure projects. Stormwater experience is an advantage.
• Experience in a PMC client-side or supervision role is preferred but not essential.
• Working knowledge of UAE HSE requirements such as the applicable local authority or emirate frameworks (for example OSHAD in Abu Dhabi).
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Good report writing communication and stakeholder skills

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract