Senior Advisor - Safety Health and Environment
Posted date [2026-08-04]
(ID: 48994)
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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
Senior Advisor - Safety Health and EnvironmentJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Advisor - Safety Health and Environment
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Occupational Health and Safety
Experience: Minimum 10 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Senior Advisor - Safety Health and Environment opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is an Environmental Services role responsible for strengthening safety, health and environmental performance across major transportation projects. AECOM is hiring an experienced professional to lead compliance programs, manage operational risks and promote a strong safety culture throughout its roads and infrastructure activities.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Occupational Health and Safety
Salary: AED 25000-38000 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: J10140797
Role Context
This position supports AECOM\'s
Transportation business line within its Middle East and Africa operations. The Senior Advisor will provide strategic and operational leadership for safety, health and environmental matters across roads and infrastructure projects. The role requires regular collaboration with management, project teams, regulatory authorities and site personnel to maintain compliance and continuously improve organizational performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary contact for safety, health and environmental matters.
* Provide expert technical guidance to management, project teams and employees.
* Develop and implement comprehensive safety, health and environmental strategies.
* Align safety programs with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
* Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections and safety audits.
* Identify operational hazards and recommend practical risk-control measures.
* Lead investigations into accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
* Determine root causes and monitor preventive and corrective actions.
* Integrate safety and environmental practices into project operations.
* Supervise, mentor and support the professional development of junior team members.
* Monitor changes to UAE legislation and relevant international standards.
* Develop and deliver safety, health and environmental training programs.
* Prepare detailed performance reports and recommendations for senior management.
* Manage emergency response plans and support crisis management activities.
* Liaise with regulatory bodies and represent the organization on compliance matters.
* Monitor inspections and ensure reported issues are addressed promptly.
* Promote continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
* Travel within the UAE for project inspections and audits when required.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
* NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent certification where required.
* Minimum 10 years of relevant safety, health and environmental experience.
* Demonstrated supervision and leadership experience.
* Previous involvement in roads and infrastructure projects.
* Proven ability to develop and manage effective safety and health programs.
* Detailed knowledge of UAE and international regulatory obligations.
* Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
* Strong risk assessment, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Experience conducting inspections, reporting findings and monitoring corrective actions.
* Ability to influence employees, contractors and senior stakeholders.
* Strong leadership, mentoring and team-development capabilities.
* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
* Willingness to travel within the UAE for operational requirements.
Skills Set
* Safety health and environmental leadership
* UAE safety regulations
* ISO 45001
* ISO 14001
* Risk assessment and mitigation
* Safety audits and inspections
* Incident investigation
* Root-cause analysis
* Corrective action management
* Regulatory compliance
* Roads and infrastructure safety
* Emergency response planning
* Crisis management
* Environmental management
* Training development and delivery
* Performance reporting
* Regulatory authority liaison
* Team supervision and mentoring
Why Join Us
AECOM offers the opportunity to influence safety and environmental performance across significant transportation and infrastructure projects. Employees work with multidisciplinary specialists and can develop their technical and leadership capabilities through professional training, international expertise and complex project exposure. 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
* Act as the primary contact for safety, health and environmental matters.
* Provide expert technical guidance to management, project teams and employees.
* Develop and implement comprehensive safety, health and environmental strategies.
* Align safety programs with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
* Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections and safety audits.
* Identify operational hazards and recommend practical risk-control measures.
* Lead investigations into accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
* Determine root causes and monitor preventive and corrective actions.
* Integrate safety and environmental practices into project operations.
* Supervise, mentor and support the professional development of junior team members.
* Monitor changes to UAE legislation and relevant international standards.
* Develop and deliver safety, health and environmental training programs.
* Prepare detailed performance reports and recommendations for senior management.
* Manage emergency response plans and support crisis management activities.
* Liaise with regulatory bodies and represent the organization on compliance matters.
* Monitor inspections and ensure reported issues are addressed promptly.
* Promote continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
* Travel within the UAE for project inspections and audits when required.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
* NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent certification where required.
* Minimum 10 years of relevant safety, health and environmental experience.
* Demonstrated supervision and leadership experience.
* Previous involvement in roads and infrastructure projects.
* Proven ability to develop and manage effective safety and health programs.
* Detailed knowledge of UAE and international regulatory obligations.
* Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
* Strong risk assessment, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Experience conducting inspections, reporting findings and monitoring corrective actions.
* Ability to influence employees, contractors and senior stakeholders.
* Strong leadership, mentoring and team-development capabilities.
* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
* Willingness to travel within the UAE for operational requirements.
Skills Set
* Safety health and environmental leadership
* UAE safety regulations
* ISO 45001
* ISO 14001
* Risk assessment and mitigation
* Safety audits and inspections
* Incident investigation
* Root-cause analysis
* Corrective action management
* Regulatory compliance
* Roads and infrastructure safety
* Emergency response planning
* Crisis management
* Environmental management
* Training development and delivery
* Performance reporting
* Regulatory authority liaison
* Team supervision and mentoring
Why Join Us
AECOM offers the opportunity to influence safety and environmental performance across significant transportation and infrastructure projects. Employees work with multidisciplinary specialists and can develop their technical and leadership capabilities through professional training, international expertise and complex project exposure. 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.
