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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview

The Health, Safety, Environmental & Wellbeing (HSEW) Engineer is responsible for enforcing AtkinsRéalis HSEW systems, project safety requirements, and regulatory compliance. Oversees contractor performance through inspections, audits, training, and incident investigations. Manages HSEW documentation, risk assessments, enforcement notices, and safety reporting. Requires strong communication skills and Middle East experience, especially in piling and deep foundation projects.

Your role

  • Adhere to and implement AtkinsRéalis internal HSEW management system requirements and procedures for AtkinsRéalis site team.
  • Adhere to project HSEW requirements and implement this to AtkinsRéalis team.
  • Monitor the compliance of all WSA staff with the applicable safety standards and company's procedures and bring to the attention of the Project Manager any safety violations by WSA site team for their further action.
  • Monitor, assess and report on Contractor and Sub Contractors HSEW compliance with the project HSE requirements as per the Contract and HSEW legislation / best practice
  • Immediately bring to the attention of the AtkinsRéalis PM the critical and outstanding safety issues for their further actions.
  • Conduct and co-ordinate regular safety training for WSA staff.
  • Carry out daily site HSEW tours with Contractor HSEW staff and highlight findings.
  • Issue Safety Enforcement Notices (SEN) as per applicable AtkinsRéalis SEN procedure.
  • Follow up with the Contractor on outstanding HSEW issues, including SEN's'and ensuring prompt closure with adequate evidence of compliance.
  • Review and comment of the Contractors HSEW Plans. Advise the Contractor to update the site safety plan when necessary.
  • Review and comment on Contractor's risk assessments and work method statements.
  • Develop and update AtkinsRéalis HSE documents (the Safety File), e.g. HSEW Plan, HSE specific site risk assessment, office risk assessment, office fire risk assessment, etc.
  • Conduct accident and incident investigations for AtkinsRéalis staff.
  • Compile accident report and incident statistics.
  • Chair weekly safety meetings where required with the Contractor and other parties as necessary. Issue MOM on time (within 48 hours). Report any outstanding and critical safety issues or lack of action by the Contractor in the weekly progress meetings.
  • Prepare and maintain AtkinsRéalis HSEW registers, e.g. training, induction, SEN, inspection reports, accident/Incident, and others as required.
  • Report any accident on site immediately to AtkinsRéalis UAE Health and Safety Manager and Line Manager.
  • Communicate, coordinate and seek any advice from AtkinsRéalis UAE Health and Safety Manager as required.
  • On major issues, prior to issuing Safety Enforcement Notices – Prohibition Notice – seek advice from AtkinsRéalis UAE Health and Safety Manager.
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-144125

Salary range

-

About you

Qualification & Experience

  • Minimum HSE qualifications with NEBOSH Diploma/IGC.
  • Lead auditor course (ISO45001 and ISO14001).
  • Professional membership from IIRSM/IOSH is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Abu Dhabi Experience mandatory on residential and hospitality projects.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English essential.
  • Will be capable of working on their own or within/leading a small team of like discipline individuals and creating designs relevant to Middle East environment.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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