HSEW Officer

Atkins Realis Group

Job Description

Overview

The Health, Safety, Environmental & Wellbeing (HSEW) Officer is responsible for enforcing AtkinsR alis HSEW systems, project safety requirements, and regulatory compliance. Oversees contractor performance through inspections, audits, training, and incident investigations. Manages HSEW documentation, risk assessments, enforcement notices, and safety reporting. Requires strong communication skills and Middle East experience, especially in piling and deep foundation projects.

Your role

• Adhere to and implement AtkinsR alis internal HSEW management system requirements and procedures for AtkinsR alis site team.
• Adhere to project HSEW requirements and implement this to AtkinsR alis team.
• Monitor the compliance of all WSA staff with the applicable safety standards and company s procedures and bring to the attention of the Project Manager any safety violations by WSA site team for their further action.
• Monitor, assess and report on Contractor and Sub Contractors HSEW compliance with the project HSE requirements as per the Contract and HSEW legislation / best practice
• Immediately bring to the attention of the AtkinsR alis PM the critical and outstanding safety issues for their further actions.
• Conduct and co-ordinate regular safety training for WSA staff.
• Carry out daily site HSEW tours with Contractor HSEW staff and highlight findings.
• Issue Safety Enforcement Notices (SEN) as per applicable AtkinsR alis SEN procedure.
• Follow up with the Contractor on outstanding HSEW issues, including SEN s and ensuring prompt closure with adequate evidence of compliance.
• Review and comment of the Contractors HSEW Plans. Advise the Contractor to update the site safety plan when necessary.
• Review and comment on Contractor s risk assessments and work method statements.
• Develop and update AtkinsR alis HSE documents (the Safety File), e.g. HSEW Plan, HSE specific site risk assessment, office risk assessment, office fire risk assessment, etc.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations for AtkinsR alis staff.
• Compile accident report and incident statistics.
• Chair weekly safety meetings where required with the Contractor and other parties as necessary. Issue MOM on time (within 48 hours). Report any outstanding and critical safety issues or lack of action by the Contractor in the weekly progress meetings.
• Prepare and maintain AtkinsR alis HSEW registers, e.g. training, induction, SEN, inspection reports, accident/Incident, and others as required.
• Report any accident on site immediately to AtkinsR alis UAE Health and Safety Manager and Line Manager.
• Communicate, coordinate and seek any advice from AtkinsR alis UAE Health and Safety Manager as required.
• On major issues, prior to issuing Safety Enforcement Notices Prohibition Notice seek advice from AtkinsR alis UAE Health and Safety Manager.

About you

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum HSE qualifications with NEBOSH Diploma/IGC.
• Lead auditor course (ISO45001 and ISO14001).
• Professional membership from IIRSM/IOSH is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree
• Abu Dhabi Experience mandatory on residential and hospitality projects.

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English essential.
• Will be capable of working on their own or within/leading a small team of like discipline individuals and creating designs relevant to Middle East environment.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.