Senior HSE Engineer

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis are looking for a Senior HSE Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The HSE role will cover projects such as infrastructure and mixed use buildings from enabling works to completion. This will include sports related, hospitality, some residential, marine works, dredging and reclamation.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Qualification & Certification:

• 15+ years of relevant experience

• Minimum HSE qualifications with NEBOSH Diploma/IGC

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (Civil or Mechanical Engineering)

• Lead auditor course ( ISO45001 and ISO14001)

• OSHAD / ADOSH certification

• Professional membership from IIRSM/IOSH is preferred

• Candidates based in Abu Dhabi are prerefered

• Must have prior UAE experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and implement AtkinsRéalis internal HSE management system requirements and procedures for AtkinsRéalis PMC team.

• Adhere to project HSE 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 HSE compliance with the project HSE requirements as per the Contract and HSE 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 HSE tours with Contractor HSE staff and highlight findings.

• Issue Safety Enforcement Notices (SEN) as per applicable AtkinsRéalis SEN procedure.

• Follow up with the Contractor on outstanding HSE issues, including SEN’s and ensuring prompt closure with adequate evidence of compliance.

• Review and comment of the Contractors HSE Plans. Advise the Contractor to update the site safety plan when necessary.

• Review and comment on Contractors risk assessments and work method statements.

• Develop and update AtkinsRéalis HSE documents (the Safety File), e.g. HSE 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 HSE 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.

• Monitor the Contractor’s compliance with UAE Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) legislation and Contractors HSE Plan and report and follow up any breaches.

• Liaise with the Employer, Contractors and the Site Supervision Team and report status of safety issues.

• Liaise with contractors’ Project Managers, Construction Managers and Safety Managers to improve safety provisions.

• Prepare regular weekly, monthly and other reports as required on safety matters for issue to the Employer and Project Manager.

• Ensure that relevant safety measures have been put in place for AtkinsRéalis Engineers & Inspectors and provide training as and when require.

• Co-ordinate safety-related activities for AtkinsRéalis team and mentor regularly.

• Carry out inductions for AtkinsRéalis site staff.

• General HSSE advice as required

Project Interface

• Inform AtkinsRéalis PM/RE with concerns on HSE on site that are not in compliance with the contract documents

• Assist/support the site team and the respective PM/RE with the implementation of health and safety management systems.

• Assist in the site team in the external and internal audits to ensure the effective implementation of health, safety and environmental management systems and work with the site team for resolution of non-conformance issues.

• Liaise with the project supervision team, coordinate and resolve any HSE issues of concern.

• Analyse current HSE trends occurring on site and provide recommendations for continuous improvement

• Implementation of all health, safety and environmental audits, surveillance audits and work with site team for resolution of non-conformance issues.

• Assist the site team by closing out any adverse HSE issue they have raised.

• Assist the PM/RE to prepare weekly Progress meeting HSE comments or documentation.

• Prepare monthly HSE reports for PM/RE.

• Chair and co-ordinate weekly HSE meetings.

• Mentor HSE Officer and other staff to ensure HSE knowledge is increased but monitor progress and assist in development

• Inform HSE Manager regularly on all aspects of HSE occurring on the project

Client Interface

• Provide necessary HSE reports / recommendation as required by the Client for any project specific issues.

• Attend meetings with Client (as required and requested by AtkinsRéalis PM/RE).

Contractor Interface

• Daily inspect site with HSE team to identify hazards but ensure any high risks are immediately controlled prior to leaving area

• Report on inspection findings via formal correspondence regularly

• Chair regular safety meetings where required and write up minutes for distribution

• Strong communication daily

Design Office Interface

• Identify and raise any adverse HSE issue identified that may jeopardise the safety of all concerned due to poor design. This is to be raised via PM/RE or HSE Manager

Functional Duties

• Assume responsibility of health, safety and environmental works in the project

• Monitor performance of the Contractor / Sub-contractor and identify, raise any health, safety or environmental concerns with the PM/RE or HSE Manager.

• Review health, safety and environmental procedures and effectively implement HSE plans across the project.

• Identify any particular site safety issues and bring to the notice of the contractor / HSE / PM / RE.

Administrative Duties

• Update and maintain AtkinsRéalis HSE project documents

• Assist the project site team during internal, external and site surveillance audits.

• Coordinate leave request and discuss leave cover with the SHOA.

• Prepare and regularly submit HSE reports.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• Accommodation allowance;

• Transportation allowance;

• 22 working days annual leave 

• Medical and life insurance cover;

• Company gratuity scheme;

• Discretionary bonus scheme;

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

- Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

- Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

- Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

- Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.

- Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.