HSE Engineer

SDV Consulting Engineers offers a comprehensive selection of services in all major engineering disciplines, project management, and project development. We provide FEED, EPCM, PMC, Commissioning, and Advisory Services for the industrial sector, primarily in manufacturing & processing, energy, hydrogen plants, cold stores, and specialty facilities. For more information, visit

• Ensure the project follows the SDV HSE Management System, including policies, procedures, and legal requirements. This includes aligning with ISO standards and client-specific frameworks.
• Evaluate and approve HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and emergency procedures submitted by contractors before work begins.
• Perform daily and weekly site inspections to verify compliance with safety protocols, identify hazards, and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Provide directions to HSE Contractor, ensuring they monitor site activities effectively and consistently enforce safety requirements.
• Conduct induction training, toolbox talks, and specialized safety training to enhance workforce competency and promote a strong safety culture.
• Lead or oversee investigations of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions. Ensure root causes are identified, and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, test, and evaluate emergency response plans, ensuring drills are conducted as per project requirements and performance standards.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure compliance with legal requirements and smooth communication on HSE matters.
• Compile and submit monthly HSE performance reports, inspection findings, incident statistics, and compliance updates to the client and project management.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HSE performance, recommend improvements, and support initiatives that strengthen safety culture across the project.
• Advises and assists the most senior construction site representative in the establishment and management of SDV Management SH&E processes, identifying and eliminating/controlling any hazards to persons and property.
• Develops site-specific work plans, SH&E compliance programs, training programs, and orientation plans fully conforming to relevant SH&E regulations, and client requirements.
• Collaborates with SH&E and project and program managers to evaluate contractors’ SH&E performance, planning, and culture to be consistent with the company’s risk management practices and core values.
• Audits projects and programs and their worksites against SDV corporate and client standards; to detect and correct safety hazards, creates, and submits written audit reports.
• Conducts trend analysis on audit findings, inspection results, and incident reports, and prepares comprehensive analytical reports for SDV management and client review.
• Leads and supervises the emergency response team and first-aid personnel, ensuring effective support during emergencies and proper care for occupational injuries or illnesses.
• Prepares, reviews, and validates occupational safety and health statistical reports.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities relevant to the role as required by project or organizational needs.

• Minimum 12+ years of construction safety management experience in middle east region out of which at least 5 years shall be as Lead OSH Engineer/ Manager on Construction Supervision or Project management role with reputed consultants.
• Previous experience in Building (villa/high-rise/warehouse) & infrastructure projects
• Minimum level
  -06 qualifications (NVQ, NEBOSH International diploma) or above will be added advantage.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and recognized auditor qualification.
• Must be familiar with ADOSH-SF standard other local compliance and regulation.
• OSH management experience in both Infrastructure and Buildings construction projects.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication and report writing skills.
• Exceptional in Microsoft word, excel and PPT.
• Ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience working in Abu Dhabi is highly preferred
• Candidate currently in UAE is mandatory