HSE Officer - Construction Projects

About the role

IRTH Group is looking for a qualified and experienced HSE Officer to join its HSE team. The role ensures that health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and practices are effectively implemented at the construction project site, in line with UAE regulations, client expectations and company standards, aiming for zero incidents and a strong safety culture.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the site-specific HSE plan is implemented and maintained across all construction activities, and enforce safe work practices.
• Carry out daily site inspections, audits and safety observations, coordinate corrective actions and verify closure of safety issues.
• Support preparation and review of method statements, risk assessments (MSRA/JHA) and permit-to-work systems, ensuring high-risk activities have proper controls.
• Handle initial reporting, investigation and documentation of incidents and near misses, support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks and job-specific briefings, maintain training logs and verify workforce understanding.
• Maintain HSE records (inspections, inductions, PTWs, incident logs) and submit weekly and monthly HSE reports.
• Work with site teams, subcontractors and HSE personnel, and take part in internal and client safety meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering or a related discipline.
• Level 6 qualification in OHS and ISO 45001:2018.
• Lead Auditor membership (full membership of CSP, Cert.IOSH, MIIRSM, etc.).
• Minimum 7-10 years of HSE experience in construction projects as principal contractor in the UAE or GCC, handling high-rise or complex civil projects.
• Positive attitude towards safety compliance, good observation and reporting skills, and ability to work in multicultural environments under pressure.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of DMCOP and DDA HSE guidelines.
• Professional-level auditing and inspection skills, familiarity with ISO 45001.
• First aid and fire safety training.
• Advanced skills in construction risk management, SOP development, accident investigation and multi-tier activity management.
• Knowledge of the UAE fire, life and safety code, emergency plans and rescue procedures.
• Working knowledge of IT and MS Office.

What we offer

• Private health insurance.
• Performance bonus.
• Annual air ticket allowance.