HSE Engineer - Main Contractor - 6 Month Contract

United Arab Emirates  |  Contract

Our Tier 1 Main Contracting Client has a new requirement for a well experienced HSE Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi to work on a high profile new villa and mansion project. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a HSE Engineer working on high profile projects in the UAE with preference given to those with prior experience in working for recognised Main Contracting Companies and/or ALDAR projects previously

This role is available for immediate joining and is hiring on a temporary to permanent basis as an initial 6 month contract position, outsourced through J10 Consulting, with the option to transfer to staff after 6 months to suit all parties.

Key Responsibilities:

• HSE Management & Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and systems in line with UAE laws and international standards.
• Ensure compliance with Municipality and authority requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Prepare and submit HSE documentation, reports, and permits required by authorities.
• Site Safety & Operations: Monitor daily site activities to ensure safe work practices are followed.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and training sessions for staff and subcontractors.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; prepare reports and implement corrective actions.
• Authority & Client Coordination: Liaise with government authorities during inspections and audits.
• Support management during authority visits and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors on HSE-related matters.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain HSE records including incident logs, training records, permits, and inspections.
• Prepare weekly and monthly HSE reports for management.
• Ensure proper implementation of method statements, risk assessments (RA), and HSE plans.

HSE Engineer Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in the UAE, at least 2 in recognised main contracting companies
• Strong knowledge of UAE HSE laws, regulations, and authority requirements.
• Experience dealing with local Municipality and other local authorities.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent (mandatory).
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites

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

Date Posted: 27 Jan 2026

Status: Filled