Safety Engineer

Role overview

HSE responsibilities

• Implement and monitor project HSE plans and procedures in line with requirements and Dubai Municipality regulations.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments across infrastructure construction activities.
• Enforce safety controls for excavation, trenching, shoring, dewatering, and underground utility installation.
• Monitor confined-space work, including permits, gas testing, ventilation, and rescue arrangements.
• Review and monitor RAMS, JSA, and Permit-to-Work documentation.
• Check safety measures for road and bridge work, traffic diversions, heavy equipment, and lifting.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct toolbox talks, inductions, and safety awareness sessions.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, report findings, and recommend preventive measures.
• Monitor emergency preparedness, fire safety, first aid, and emergency response arrangements.
• Coordinate HSE matters with project teams, contractors, and authorities, and maintain project safety records.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Occupational Health & Safety.
• At least 10 years of relevant construction HSE experience; infrastructure and civil engineering experience is preferred.
• Strong experience with roads, bridges, drainage, and sewerage projects.
• Proven expertise in excavation, trenching, shoring, underground utilities, and confined-space safety.
• Consultant or construction supervision consultancy experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Dubai Municipality HSE requirements, UAE construction safety regulations, and applicable international standards.
• NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, or equivalent HSE qualifications are advantageous.