Safety Officer - Construction Site

About the role

Careers International is hiring a Safety Officer in Dubai for a full-time position in the construction sector. The officer enforces company and government safety policies, procedures and regulations on site, and ensures workers follow safety protocols.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and audits to find unsafe acts or conditions and implement corrective actions
• Monitor site activities, especially glass handling, façade installation and work at heights
• Perform risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) and prepare safety mitigation plans
• Run toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness training; train workers on PPE and safe working practices
• Ensure new employees receive safety inductions and site orientation
• Respond to incidents, investigate them and write accident reports with root cause analysis and corrective measures
• Maintain safety records and documentation according to legal and company requirements
• Work with project engineers, site supervisors and subcontractors to enforce compliance

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of safety experience in construction or the aluminium and glass industry in the UAE
• Certification in NEBOSH IGC, IOSH or equivalent (mandatory)

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of UAE HSE laws, regulations and best practices
• Familiarity with scaffolding safety, working at heights, glass and aluminium handling safety and fire prevention
• Excellent communication, observation and problem-solving skills