HSE Officer - Freelance (m/f/d)

Your mission

This is a temporary freelance role for the below-mentioned duration. Candidates must have all required documentation, permits and visas in place to legally work in the United Arab Emirates for the duration of the assignment.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Duration: ASAP - December 2026, with potential extension

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the project HSE Management System, policies, plans and procedures in line with company, client and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor day-to-day site activities to ensure compliance with established Health, Safety and Environmental standards, procedures and safe working practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety observations, identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, implement and maintain risk assessments, method statement reviews and Permit-to-Work (PTW) processes for relevant project activities.
• Support HSE requirements throughout project execution, including construction, installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Coordinate and deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, HSE briefings and training, ensuring appropriate records are maintained.
• Monitor HSE performance and maintain accurate statistics, inspection records, reports, training records, incident documentation and other HSE correspondence.
• Monitor subcontractor activities and HSE performance, ensuring their systems, documentation and working practices comply with project and client requirements.
• Verify that personnel are appropriately trained, competent and authorised for the activities they perform and identify additional training requirements where necessary.
• Support inspections of tools, machinery, lifting equipment, PPE and other site equipment to ensure compliance with applicable HSE requirements.
• Support the planning and execution of emergency preparedness activities and drills and follow up on identified actions.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identify root causes and support the implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventive measures.
• Participate in and, where required, lead HSE meetings with project teams, subcontractors, site management and client representatives.
• Provide practical HSE advice and guidance to project and site teams and proactively escalate significant risks or non-compliance.
• Liaise with the client, contractors, subcontractors and other project stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of HSE activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the project and encourage proactive identification and reporting of hazards and unsafe conditions.

Your profile

• Recognised HSE qualification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in the area ofconstruction and/or events or similarly complex project environments.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE HSE legislation and requirements, as well as international HSE standards and industry best practices.
• Practical experience with HSE management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001; knowledge of ISO 50001 would be an advantage.
• Strong experience with risk assessments, Permit-to-Work systems, site inspections, audits, toolbox talks, incident investigations and corrective action management.
• Experience managing and monitoring contractor and subcontractor HSE compliance on active project sites.
• Ability to identify hazards and risks and translate HSE requirements into practical site-level actions and controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills with the ability to maintain accurate HSE records and performance statistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the confidence to communicate effectively with site teams, management, clients and subcontractors.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Proactive, organised and hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of HSE matters on site.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
• Available to work onsite in Abu Dhabi for the full project duration.

Why us?

• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.

About us

BeWunder is your turnkey partner specializing in Event Production and Spatial Experiences.

We create inspiring and unforgettable experiences for our clients and their guests. Our renowned and highly-skilled team of industry experts in both live events and permanent construction is well-versed in bridging the gap between vision and reality. We design, deliver and service complex, challenging, and large-scale projects in the field of museums and exhibitions, EXPO and brand pavilions, visitor and experience centers, digital art spaces, live events - both corporate and sporting, as well as conferences and multimedia shows.

Our passion lies in producing multisensory and immersive experiences, a perfect blend of new technologies and content, staged lighting and interactive elements.

With our international track record in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are perfectly positioned to realize exceptional projects for our clients around the globe, from initial concept design through to final installation and beyond!