Advisor - Safety Health and Environment
Posted date [2026-09-27]
(ID: 52608)
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Job Description and Requirements
Advisor - Safety Health and EnvironmentJob Snapshot
Role: Advisor - Safety Health and Environment
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Quality Assurance-Safety
Experience: Minimum 7 years
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an Advisor - Safety Health and Environment in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support Civil Engineering site operations through effective occupational health, safety, and environmental management. The role focuses on site inspections, hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, regulatory compliance, safety management systems, training, emergency preparedness, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Quality Assurance-Safety
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site inspections and hazard assessments to identify unsafe conditions, operational risks, and compliance issues.
- Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with UAE requirements and applicable
international standards.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses and conduct root-cause analysis.
- Recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions following safety investigations and inspections.
- Prepare and maintain safety documentation, inspection records, incident reports, and compliance information.
- Deliver safety training and awareness programs to employees across different organizational levels.
- Audit safety management systems, site procedures, and operational processes against established requirements.
- Work with site management and operational teams to develop emergency response and disaster management plans.
- Monitor safety performance indicators and analyze trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and relevant external stakeholders on safety, health, and environmental matters.
- Monitor changes in applicable safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
- Support management and site personnel in maintaining consistent implementation of SHE requirements and practices.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in occupational health and safety advisory or management roles within construction or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC health and safety regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and hazard identification techniques.
- Practical experience conducting incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing safety management systems and procedures.
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 or an equivalent occupational health and safety management standard.
- Proficiency with safety management software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to prepare and maintain structured safety documentation and regulatory records.
- Strong capability to work collaboratively with management, operational teams, employees, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.
Safety Health and Environment Focus
The Advisor will provide site-based SHE support through proactive inspections, risk assessments, system audits, incident investigations, and performance monitoring. The position requires a strong understanding of occupational health and safety controls and the ability to translate regulatory and organizational requirements into practical site procedures.
A key part of the role is strengthening preventive safety practices through training, hazard identification, corrective actions, emergency planning, and analysis of safety performance data. The Advisor will work closely with site management and operational personnel to maintain compliance and promote continuous improvement.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM\'s secure recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses and conduct root-cause analysis.
- Recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions following safety investigations and inspections.
- Prepare and maintain safety documentation, inspection records, incident reports, and compliance information.
- Deliver safety training and awareness programs to employees across different organizational levels.
- Audit safety management systems, site procedures, and operational processes against established requirements.
- Work with site management and operational teams to develop emergency response and disaster management plans.
- Monitor safety performance indicators and analyze trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and relevant external stakeholders on safety, health, and environmental matters.
- Monitor changes in applicable safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
- Support management and site personnel in maintaining consistent implementation of SHE requirements and practices.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in occupational health and safety advisory or management roles within construction or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC health and safety regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and hazard identification techniques.
- Practical experience conducting incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing safety management systems and procedures.
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 or an equivalent occupational health and safety management standard.
- Proficiency with safety management software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to prepare and maintain structured safety documentation and regulatory records.
- Strong capability to work collaboratively with management, operational teams, employees, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.
Safety Health and Environment Focus
The Advisor will provide site-based SHE support through proactive inspections, risk assessments, system audits, incident investigations, and performance monitoring. The position requires a strong understanding of occupational health and safety controls and the ability to translate regulatory and organizational requirements into practical site procedures.
A key part of the role is strengthening preventive safety practices through training, hazard identification, corrective actions, emergency planning, and analysis of safety performance data. The Advisor will work closely with site management and operational personnel to maintain compliance and promote continuous improvement.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM\'s secure recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.
