Safety Advisor - Health and Environment
Posted date [2026-08-04]
(ID: 48997)
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AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure development, engineering, and project management solutions, dedicated to building a better, smarter, and more sustainable world. With unmatched expertise in construction, civil engineering, architecture, environmental consulting, and urban development, AECOM helps clients tackle complex challenges across water, energy, transportation, oil and gas, renewable energy, and smart city projects. As one of the world’s leading engineering and construction companies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Gulf region, AECOM partners with both government and private organizations to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions through every stage of the project lifecycle from advisory and design to engineering, procurement, and construction management. Headquartered in the United States and operating across the Middle East, AECOM is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of USD 16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Its projects shape skylines, transportation systems, and energy networks across major Gulf cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, and Muscat. For those seeking engineering jobs in Dubai, construction management roles in the UAE, civil engineering careers in Saudi Arabia, or infrastructure project opportunities across the Middle East, AECOM offers a world-class environment for growth and innovation. Discover the latest AECOM Gulf and Middle East job openings at careersingulf.com, the region’s leading job portal for engineering, architecture, construction, and project management careers.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Safety Advisor - Health and EnvironmentJob Snapshot
Role: Safety Advisor - Health and Environment
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Occupational Health and Safety
Experience: Relevant safety and environmental experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Safety Advisor - Health and Environment opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is an Environmental Services role supporting workplace safety, occupational health and environmental compliance. AECOM is hiring a safety-focused professional to assist with safety programs, monitor hazards, support incident investigations and help maintain compliant working conditions across building and infrastructure activities.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Occupational Health and Safety
Salary: AED 8000-14000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Work Model: On-site
Requisition ID: J10154602
Role Context
This position supports AECOM\'s Buildings and Places
business line within its Middle East and Africa operations. Working under direct supervision, the Safety Advisor will perform routine duties across environmental, health and safety disciplines. The role contributes to regulatory compliance, hazard prevention, employee awareness and continuous improvement of workplace safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with implementing and maintaining safety and occupational health programs.
* Support compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
* Help maintain safety systems, procedures and supporting documentation.
* Monitor workplace conditions for potential health, safety and environmental hazards.
* Assist with identifying hazardous activities, equipment and substances.
* Work with project teams to investigate accidents, injuries and safety complaints.
* Gather information required for incident reviews and root-cause assessments.
* Help monitor corrective and preventive actions following investigations.
* Recommend practical improvements to processes, designs and work procedures.
* Support the evaluation of equipment controls intended to minimize hazards.
* Participate in employee safety training and awareness activities.
* Assist with emergency preparedness planning and response exercises.
* Help verify the quality and effectiveness of safety programs.
* Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents and follow-up actions.
* Promote safe working practices among employees and project stakeholders.
* Escalate significant risks or non-compliance issues to senior safety personnel.
Ideal Profile
* Relevant academic, technical or professional background in occupational safety, environmental management or a related field.
* Understanding of basic workplace health and safety principles.
* Familiarity with hazard identification and risk-control practices.
* Ability to support accident and incident investigations.
* Interest in developing experience across environmental, health and safety disciplines.
* Strong observation and attention-to-detail capabilities.
* Ability to maintain accurate safety records and reports.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Willingness to participate in training and emergency preparedness activities.
* Ability to work collaboratively under the guidance of senior professionals.
* Proactive attitude toward safety improvement and hazard prevention.
* Commitment to following organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Skills Set
* Workplace safety monitoring
* Hazard identification
* Risk-control support
* Incident investigation
* Corrective action tracking
* Safety program implementation
* Occupational health awareness
* Environmental compliance
* Safety inspections
* Emergency preparedness
* Employee safety training
* Regulatory compliance
* Safety documentation
* Program quality assurance
* Process improvement
* Team collaboration
Why Join Us
AECOM provides an opportunity to develop practical safety, health and environmental experience while supporting significant building and infrastructure projects. Employees can learn from experienced specialists, participate in professional development programs and work within multidisciplinary project teams. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams work with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM develops sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and create long-term value.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with implementing and maintaining safety and occupational health programs.
* Support compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
* Help maintain safety systems, procedures and supporting documentation.
* Monitor workplace conditions for potential health, safety and environmental hazards.
* Assist with identifying hazardous activities, equipment and substances.
* Work with project teams to investigate accidents, injuries and safety complaints.
* Gather information required for incident reviews and root-cause assessments.
* Help monitor corrective and preventive actions following investigations.
* Recommend practical improvements to processes, designs and work procedures.
* Support the evaluation of equipment controls intended to minimize hazards.
* Participate in employee safety training and awareness activities.
* Assist with emergency preparedness planning and response exercises.
* Help verify the quality and effectiveness of safety programs.
* Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents and follow-up actions.
* Promote safe working practices among employees and project stakeholders.
* Escalate significant risks or non-compliance issues to senior safety personnel.
Ideal Profile
* Relevant academic, technical or professional background in occupational safety, environmental management or a related field.
* Understanding of basic workplace health and safety principles.
* Familiarity with hazard identification and risk-control practices.
* Ability to support accident and incident investigations.
* Interest in developing experience across environmental, health and safety disciplines.
* Strong observation and attention-to-detail capabilities.
* Ability to maintain accurate safety records and reports.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Willingness to participate in training and emergency preparedness activities.
* Ability to work collaboratively under the guidance of senior professionals.
* Proactive attitude toward safety improvement and hazard prevention.
* Commitment to following organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Skills Set
* Workplace safety monitoring
* Hazard identification
* Risk-control support
* Incident investigation
* Corrective action tracking
* Safety program implementation
* Occupational health awareness
* Environmental compliance
* Safety inspections
* Emergency preparedness
* Employee safety training
* Regulatory compliance
* Safety documentation
* Program quality assurance
* Process improvement
* Team collaboration
Why Join Us
AECOM provides an opportunity to develop practical safety, health and environmental experience while supporting significant building and infrastructure projects. Employees can learn from experienced specialists, participate in professional development programs and work within multidisciplinary project teams. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams work with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM develops sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and create long-term value.
