With over 14,000 professionals globally, GHD is a leading multidisciplinary professional services company delivering engineering, design, and advisory solutions across water, energy, resources, environment, property & buildings, and transportation sectors.
About the role
Our Middle East operations have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Engineer to join our UAE team. The role will entail site work to monitor and audit construction contractors from a Health and Safety aspect.
We require a qualified Health and Safety Lead with a strong systems and auditing background in managing and monitoring construction contractors.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Conduct inspections and audits to assess site compliance.
- Develop and deliver HSE training programs.
- Investigate accidents and incidents, and compile reports.
- Develop emergency response plans and conduct drills.
- Monitor construction activities to minimize environmental impact.
- Maintain accurate HSE records and prepare reports.
- Lead and manage the HSE team, providing guidance and feedback.
- Experience in auditing construction contractors.
- The ability to set up HSE processes and procedures for the safe running of a construction site.
Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 12 years’ relevant construction HSE experience
- ISO45001:2018 Lead Auditor Certificate.
- OSHAD Registration
- NEBOSH Dip Level 6 or equivalent such as OTHM Dip Level 6
- NEBOSH qualification (NEBOSH Diploma or International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety)
- Capable Auditor with sound knowledge of ISO 18001, 9001 and ISO 14001 (preferably certified by an International Accreditation Body)
- Experience working in the Middle East region is essential.
Why Join Us?
- Work on globally significant projects, influencing the next generation of AI and hyperscale data centre design.
- Be part of a globally recognised, fast-growing mission critical team delivering projects that blend technical excellence, sustainability, and commercial success.
- Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, innovative environment where your input shapes both standardised and bespoke solutions.
- Join a team that values knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and professional excellence.
- Be part of a workplace that combines collaboration, flexibility, and connection. Join us in the office three days per week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
Let's put your ideas into action. If you see the world differently and are driven by a desire to make real change, together we'll make it happen. Everybody at GHD has their own commitment, and we’re here to support yours.
Your success is our success, and together we'll make a lasting impact on our world for generations to come.
Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the
#PowerOfCommitment Who we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
