Senior Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. As a trusted advisor and advocate for safety excellence, you will work collaboratively with site teams to embed a proactive safety culture while ensuring full compliance with UAE regulations and international best practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, safety violations, and opportunities for improvement
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring customized safety protocols, procedures, and programs tailored to site-specific operational requirements and risk profiles
• Investigating incidents, accidents, and near-misses with transparency and thoroughness
• Delivering engaging safety training and awareness programs to site personnel at all organizational levels
• Ensuring strict compliance with UAE occupational health and safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies
• Maintaining organized and comprehensive safety documentation, records, and reports for regulatory review and internal performance analysis
• Collaborating effectively with site management and operational teams to integrate safety considerations into daily work activities and decision-making processes
• Analyzing safety performance metrics and trends to identify emerging risks and develop targeted, innovative improvement initiatives
• Conducting thorough hazard assessments and risk evaluations for new projects, processes, equipment, and operational changes
• Serving as the primary point of contact for safety-related concerns
• Coordinating with external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, safety consultants, and environmental agencies, as needed
• Monitoring and ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment on site
• Supporting the development and implementation of environmental sustainability initiatives aligned with organizational goals

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in safety, health, and environment roles with demonstrated site supervision and operational responsibilities
• Proven track record conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations in construction, industrial, or similar operational environments
• Hands-on experience working in multicultural, site-based operational settings with diverse workforce management
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement site-specific safety programs and protocols
• Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC occupational health and safety regulations, standards, and compliance requirements