HSE Engineer - Consultancy - 4-5 Month Contract

United Arab Emirates  |  Contract

Our Multi National Engineering consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Consultant QHSE Engineer to join their team in Dubai, to work on the EXPO 2020 legacy project delivery. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Consultant QHSE Engineer and MUST have worked for a recognised engineering consultancy or PMC company previously. Preference will be given to candidates holding previous EXPO 2020 approval although not essential as it can be obtained.


This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 4-5 month contract position employed as outsourced staff through J10 Consulting.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement the health, safety and environmental arrangements for the project against the QHSE Management System requirements, to ensure the protection of all staff.
  • Lead HSE Inspectors to ensure they are monitoring the implementation of health and safety arrangements at project site level, in accordance with legal and client requirements.
  • Develop and deliver health, safety and environmental training to employees including but not limited to; induction, safe working practices.
  • Review and approve contractor’s health, safety and environmental plans, risk assessments and method statements against legal and client requirements prior to the work being carried out.
  • Plan daily morning site visits across project sites to ensure health and safety measures are in place before works begins.
  • Carry out weekly joint HSE inspections with HSE Inspectors and contractor personnel and ensure all the corrective/preventive actions are closed out.
  • Organise HSE meetings with clients, project staff, and contractors.
  • Initiate and test emergency response plans and ensure the drills are carried out as per the project schedule and performance standards.
  • Ensure HSE Inspectors follow up on contractor’s incident investigation reports are completed and corrective actions are identified and closed out to prevent a recurrence and provide necessary technical guidance for accident protection.
  • Conduct regular site safely reviews.
  • Liaise with enforcement authorities (PCFC, EHS Checks) prepare and submit monthly HSE reports in conjunction with contractor personnel and to the client.


Consultant QHSE Engineer Experience:

  • Proven track record of working as a consultant QHSE engineer on build and civil projects in the UAE
  • Previous Engineering consultancy experience is essential
  • Previous EXPO 2020 project approval would be beneficial
  • 5-8+ years of relevant experience as a QHSE engineer
  • Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering or related
  • Minimum of NEBOSH IGC certification
  • IOSH, IIRSM or CSP accreditation is preferred
  • UAE Driving license is essential


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.


Date Posted: 14 Jun 2023

Status: Filled