HSE Engineer

Role Overview

HSE Engineer at HILL International. The role supports the implementation of project-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management systems across villa, high-rise, and hotel projects, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, client requirements, and local regulations.

Role Purpose

To conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments; review contractor HSE plans; oversee safety-critical systems; investigate incidents; and coordinate HSE training and competence programs to promote a positive safety culture on-site and maintain high standards of workplace safety and environmental protection.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Management Systems & Procedures

• Assist management in implementing a project-specific HSE Management System in accordance with Hill corporate and client requirements.
• Assist management in developing project-specific HSE procedures in accordance with the Hill corporate HSE management system and related change management procedures.
• Support the implementation and embedding of positive HSE behaviours and lead safety cultures across the project.

Contractor Management & Oversight

• Review, comment, and advise the client on the suitability of the contractor's HSE Management Plan and related safe systems of work.
• Monitor and control contractors for compliance with contractual and client HSE requirements.
• Review and advise the client on the suitability of the contractor's HSE induction, training, and competence management arrangements.

Audits, Inspections & Risk Assessment

• Conduct proactive HSE audits and inspections as necessary to verify the suitable and sufficient implementation of the contractor's HSE Management Plan.
• Review and approve task-specific MSRA / JSA / RAMS based on the requirements of each activity.
• Review and approve, as required, Permit to Work applications and related supporting documentation for suitability.

Safety-Critical Systems & Equipment

• Supervise, as required, the operational readiness and performance of HSE critical systems and equipment.

Training & Competence

• Support the implementation of the Hill HSE training and competence arrangements, including but not limited to HSE inductions, risk awareness and management, and environmental controls.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Investigate and report incidents, accidents, and near-misses to management in accordance with Hill policies and procedures.
• Prepare various HSE reports and ad hoc reporting as per client requirements.

Professional Development

• Maintain knowledge and competence of current HSE practice, industry developments, and changes in legislation, internal corporate policies, and procedures.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the HSE Director or line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 12+ years' experience in the health, safety, and environmental field.
• HSE Level 6 qualification (mandatory).
• HSE Level 3 qualification (mandatory).
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 recognized auditor qualification.
• Good technical and engineering knowledge.
• Previous experience on villa, high-rise, and hotel projects.
• UAE or Abu Dhabi work experience (mandatory).

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent understanding of local HSE regulations and HSE procedures as per UAE and Abu Dhabi laws (ADOSH).
• Working knowledge of ADOSH (OSHAD).
• Membership of a recognized international professional body (IOSH, etc.) at graduate level or above with a demonstrable CPD record for the past 12 months.