HSE Officer – Safety (Construction Projects)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HSE Officer – Safety to lead health, safety and environmental initiatives on large-scale construction and infrastructure projects in Dubai. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations, promote safe working practices and support the project teams in managing risks.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor site HSE policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, identify hazards and enforce corrective actions.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments, JSA/JHA, RAMS and Permit-to-Work documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety inductions and HSE awareness sessions.
• Monitor PPE compliance and supervise high-risk construction activities.
• Report, investigate and document accidents, incidents and near-misses.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection reports and safety documentation.
• Coordinate HSE matters with site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Support emergency preparedness, safety drills and corrective-action implementation.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in HSE, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of HSE experience on construction or infrastructure projects, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• NEBOSH IGC and/or IOSH certification.

Required skills

• RAMS
• PPE compliance
• Incident reporting
• JHA / JSA
• Site safety procedures
• HSE policies
• Risk Assessments
• NEBOSH IGC
• IOSH