Mott MacDonald
Health Safety and Environment Engineer
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 15/10/2026
Job overview
Date posted
31/08/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
15/10/2026
Job description
Design and build stages on this project need a consistent HSEQ culture running from inception through close-out, and that responsibility sits with this HSE Engineer role in Abu Dhabi. You will establish and develop HSEQ processes and procedures, building on them over time to keep improvement continuous rather than one-off. Development, implementation, and monitoring of HSEQ procedures and policies form the backbone of the work, backed by incident investigations coordinated and reported on as they arise. Coaching and mentoring programs get developed to keep staff updated on HSEQ initiatives, and a thorough audit program covering ongoing contract deliverables gets prepared and implemented. Non-conformances raised during external or internal audits need closing out fully, while HSE risk assessments and environmental aspect impact analysis run across construction sites and offices. Site visits and periodic audits confirm that Project Quality and HSE plans are being implemented effectively, and environmental control activities such as waste minimisation get monitored to support sustainability goals. Quality Control procedures get prepared and implemented alongside periodic audits of the Quality Control system, with records tracking systems maintained for inspections and non-compliant items across multiple contractors. Familiarity with OHSAS 45001, ISO 14000, ISO 9001, and Mott MacDonald's BMS Systems underpins the standards the role works to throughout.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor HSEQ procedures and policies
- Coordinate and carry out incident investigations and report on outcomes
- Build a coaching and mentoring program to update and educate staff on HSEQ initiatives
- Prepare and implement a thorough audit program covering ongoing contract deliverables
- Close out non-conformances raised during external or internal audits
- Deliver safety practices aimed at zero injury, zero risk, and zero harm
- Liaise with the MM Group on implementation of HSE minimum requirements and procedures
- Confirm Project Quality and HSE plans are effectively implemented through periodic site visits and audits
- Carry out HSE risk assessments and environmental aspect impact analysis for construction sites and offices
- Schedule regular and ad-hoc HSE audits and develop an audit program within the organization
- Produce and deliver Project HSEQ training and orientation
- Monitor environmental control activities including waste minimisation and drive sustainability initiatives
- Provide coaching, toolbox talks, and other key safety training as required
- Maintain working knowledge of local legislative requirements and provide updates to the project team and client
- Set up Quality Control procedures for preparation and implementation
- Oversee periodic audits of the Quality Control system and identify non-conformances
- Track Quality Control records, ensuring inspection and non-compliance records stay current
- Sustain Quality Assurance simultaneously across various contractors
Experience & skills
- Hold a degree, or recognised international OSH diploma such as NEBOSH, in a relevant engineering, environmental, or safety discipline
- Carry relevant health and safety qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or CSP from a recognised institution
- Bring experience in a similar role, with exposure to both office and site environments considered essential
- Show full command of SHEQ policies and standards
- Apply technical grounding in SHEQ practices including P&ID, HAZOP, and SIL
- Prepare and deliver clear presentations and reports
- Coach and mentor others as a strong HSE practitioner
- Draw on work experience in the Middle East, considered an advantage
- Use operating knowledge of ISO 9001, OHSAS 45001, and ISO 14000
- Lead and build relationships across teams to create effective working environments
- Manage multiple teams with diverse backgrounds across geographically and culturally varied settings