HSE Engineer – Infrastructure
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About the Role
Gulf Contracting & Landscaping seeks an experienced HSE Engineer to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance on construction and landscaping projects in Dubai.
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Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the Project HSE Management System in accordance with company policies, UAE regulations, and client requirements
- Ensure compliance with UAE HSE legislation, Dubai Municipality requirements, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and project specific HSE standards
- Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations across multiple construction and landscaping projects
- Identify hazards and prepare Risk Assessments, Job Hazard Analysis, and Safe Work Method Statements
- Monitor and control high risk activities including excavation, work at height, lifting operations, confined space entry, hot works, electrical works, heavy equipment, and temporary works
- Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and effectively closed
- Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences
- Conduct root cause analysis and prepare detailed investigation reports
- Deliver HSE inductions for new employees and subcontractors
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and emergency response drills
- Monitor environmental compliance, waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline
- NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent level 6 qualifications
- ISO 45001 certification
- Minimum 5 years of HSE experience, including at least 5 years in UAE construction industry
- Mandatory experience with construction and landscaping contractors
- Proven experience on high end residential villa projects, landscaping, infrastructure, and civil construction projects
- Hands on experience managing HSE for high risk construction activities
- Strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, OSHA standards, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001
- Experience preparing Risk Assessments, Job Hazard Analysis, Method Statements, and Permit to Work systems
- Excellent incident investigation and root cause analysis skills
- Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and safety awareness programs
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Job Purpose
- Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance across construction and landscaping projects.
- The successful candidate will promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, minimize risks, and support delivery of high end residential villa developments, landscaping, infrastructure, and high risk construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the Project HSE Management System in accordance with company policies, UAE regulations, and client requirements.
- Ensure compliance with UAE HSE legislation, Dubai Municipality requirements, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and project specific HSE standards.
- Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations across multiple construction and landscaping projects.
- Identify hazards and prepare Risk Assessments (RA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
- Monitor and control high risk activities including excavation, work at height, lifting operations, confined space entry, hot works, electrical works, heavy equipment, and temporary works.
- Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and effectively closed.
- Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.
- Conduct root cause analysis and prepare detailed investigation reports.
- Deliver HSE inductions for new employees and subcontractors.
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and emergency response drills.
- Monitor environmental compliance, waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent level 6 qualifications (Mandatory).
- ISO 45001 certification.
- Additional HSE certifications will be an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of HSE experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE construction industry.
- Mandatory experience with construction and landscaping contractors.
- Proven experience working on high end residential villa projects, landscaping, infrastructure, and civil construction projects.
- Hands on experience managing HSE requirements for high risk construction activities.
- Experience working with consultants, developers, clients, and subcontractors on large scale construction projects.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of UAE HSE regulations, OSHA standards, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
- Experience preparing Risk Assessments (RA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Method Statements, and Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
- Excellent incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
- Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and safety awareness programs.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Requirements
- UAE Driving License (Preferred).
- Experience working with major developers, consultants, or Tier 1 contractors in the UAE.
- First Aid, Fire Warden, or Emergency Response certifications are an advantage.
- Experience in Infrastructure projects.
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