HSE Inspector - Main Contractor - 6 Month Contract

United Arab Emirates  |  Contract

Our Tier 1 Main Contracting Client has a new requirement for a well experienced HSE Inspector 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 Inspector 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:

• Conduct thorough site inspections and audits, identifying hazards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, proactively mitigating potential risks.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, determining root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence, driving continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training programs and toolbox talks, empowering employees with the knowledge and skills to work safely.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs and procedures, providing data-driven recommendations for enhancement.
• Implement HSE Policy, HSE Plan, and HSE legislation and other requirements, monitor HSE performance, and HSE targets, and suggest measures for further improvement.
• Liaise with Safety Manager and Contractors for the improvement & implementation of Corporate HSE Management ethics.
• Monitor contractors to ensure the implementation of applicable Safety measures and best practices.
• Review Hazard Analysis / Risk Assessment Plan for all key activities and Monitor the effectiveness of hazard control measures, job safety plans, and work method statements at the site and carry out HSE visit and report to Resident Engineer for immediate rectification.
• Review and Monitor Contractors' monthly HSE inspections/reports.
• Conducting monthly Safety meetings, setting the target to achieve the outstanding issues, prepare / submit the minutes to all concerned for follow-up.
• Review Emergency Preparedness and response, Permit to work system, Toolbox Talks, HSE meetings, HSE statistics & records of the contractors according to Company requirements.
• Review Incident/Accident investigation reports from contractors, report & communicating the learning points, and monitor the immediate action and follow-up actions to minimize/prevent re-occurrence.

HSE Inspector Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• Minimum 4 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.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent (mandatory).
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

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

Date Posted: 11 Feb 2026

Status: Open