Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Safety Management & Implementation:

Site Inspections & Audits:

Conduct rigorous daily site safety inspections, safety walks, and scheduled audits to identify hazards, unsafe acts, and non-conformances (NCRs).

High-Risk Activities Oversight:

Provide immediate and specialized safety supervision for high-risk operations, including working at height, heavy lifting and rigging, deep excavation, confined space entry, and hot work.

PTW Management:

Implement and manage the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system to control all high-risk activities effectively.

RA & MS Review:

Review, approve, and ensure effective implementation of all Method Statements (MS) and Risk Assessments (RA) submitted by subcontractors.

Training & Culture:

Lead and conduct site-specific safety orientations, toolbox talks (TBTs), and specialized training sessions for site personnel on topics such as emergency response, manual handling, and fire prevention. Actively promote a positive, proactive, and preventative safety culture among all site staff and subcontractors.

Compliance & Reporting:

Regulatory Liaison:

Coordinate all safety-related inspections, approvals, and documentation required by local UAE authorities (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, Trakhees) and manage necessary site clearances.

Incident Management:

Lead and conduct thorough investigations into all incidents, accidents, near-misses, and property damage, determining root causes and recommending effective corrective and preventative actions. Prepare accurate daily, weekly, and monthly HSE performance reports, statistical analysis, and regulatory documentation for senior management.

Environmental:

Monitor the implementation of environmental control measures on site, including waste management, dust and noise control, and proper chemical storage and handling, ensuring compliance with local environmental regulations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical) or a recognized diploma/degree in Occupational Health and Safety.

Mandatory Certification:

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)

is mandatory.

NEBOSH International Diploma

(or equivalent, like NVQ Level 5/6) is highly preferred.

Experience:

Minimum

5 to 7 years

of dedicated experience as an HSE Engineer, with a significant portion of that time spent supervising

high-rise construction projects

for a Tier 1 main contractor in the

UAE/GCC

.

Local Knowledge:

Proven expertise and practical working knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements, including those set by DM, Civil Defense, and major master developers (e.g., Emaar, Nakheel).

Skills:

Expert knowledge of international safety standards (OSHA, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001), excellent report writing and presentation skills, and fluency in English is essential. Arabic is a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Accommodation, transportation, and medical insurance as per UAE Labour Law and company policy. Opportunity to work on iconic and challenging projects with a leading contractor.
Job Type: Full-time