Senior Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment - Infra

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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Advisor – Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) to lead and oversee the implementation of health, safety, and environmental programs across major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance to project teams, ensure compliance with local regulations and international best practices, identify and mitigate workplace hazards, and promote a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of project delivery. • Under general supervision performs technical work in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements. • Exhibits knowledge and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of their environmental specialty. • Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures. • Monitors and prevents hazards and diseases that could be found in the work area. • Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace. - Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. - Minimum 12 years of experience in Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E), with at least 7 years on major infrastructure, roads, utilities, transportation, or civil engineering projects. - Professional certifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma/Certificate, IOSH, OSHA, CSP, CMIOSH, or equivalent are highly preferred. - Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and managing HSE management systems for large-scale infrastructure projects. - Thorough knowledge of UAE HSE legislation, local authority requirements, and international standards including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA, and ILO guidelines. - Proven experience conducting risk assessments, hazard identification studies, incident investigations, safety audits, environmental inspections, and compliance reviews. - Strong understanding of construction safety related to excavation works, utilities, roadworks, heavy equipment operations, lifting activities, confined spaces, temporary traffic management, and work at height. - Experience leading accident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and lessons-learned programs. - Ability to evaluate contractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with project-specific HSE requirements. - Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. - Experience delivering HSE training, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and behavioral safety programs. - Proficient in preparing HSE reports, performance metrics, compliance documentation, and management presentations. - Membership in recognized professional HSE organizations is an advantage. Preferred Project Experience - Roads and Highway Projects - Stormwater and Drainage Infrastructure - Sewerage and Water Networks - Utility Corridors and Infrastructure Developments - Transportation and Municipal Projects - Design-Build and Construction Supervision Consultancy Projects - Large Government and Developer-Led Infrastructure Projects At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. 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What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.