Graduate - Safety, Health & Environment

Responsibilities

• Learn how field/project contacts assess Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) matters at AECOM.
• Assist in identifying and implementing SH&E requirements, ensuring alignment with local regulations, project specifications, and AECOM's business standards.
• Shadow on-site/project SH&E liaison, learning about compliance and maintaining stakeholder alignment.
• Assist with inspections of contractor activities, ensuring adherence to SH&E policies, plans, and contractual obligations.
• Document and communicate inspection findings, facilitating prompt resolution through the project reporting system.
• Coordinate and actively participate in SH&E meetings, potentially taking on chairing and record-keeping responsibilities.
• Learn how to submit comprehensive safety inspection reports to the Resident Engineer and/or project leads, seeking necessary support.
• Review and assess risk mitigation documentation, including plans, procedures, Safe Work Method Statements, and Risk Assessments.
• Assist in the procedures to investigate incidents and near misses, following client and AECOM procedures, and implementing preventive measures.
• Attend relevant training sessions, including risk assessment training, to enhance skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in SH&E, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field from an accredited University.
• Recent 2024 or 2025 graduate to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 (or equivalent) and above.
• Available to start September 2025.
• UAE National with a valid family book (as per Emiratisation and UAE labour law).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off and leaves of absence
• Flexible work options
• Well-being resources and employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

About the Company

AECOM is a leading global infrastructure consulting firm helping people and communities thrive through innovative solutions. With a team of over 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM partners with clients on groundbreaking projects from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. Committed to creating a better world, AECOM values technical excellence, diverse perspectives, and offers award-winning training programs that support career growth and leadership development. As a Fortune 500 company, AECOM fosters a collaborative environment where every employee has the freedom to make an impact.