Assistant Director Safety Construction

The Greater Change; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UAE seeks a senior safety leader with over 15 years of experience in construction safety management. The role involves ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and driving safety governance across high-rise projects. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and NEBOSH Diploma. The position offers a salary range of AED 45,000 – 55,000 per month plus benefits, focusing on strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in senior construction safety leadership roles on major projects.
• Strong GCC experience with high-rise or mega construction projects.
• Detailed working knowledge of Abu Dhabi & UAE regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of corporate HSE management systems.
• Manage internal & third-party safety audits for compliance.
• Review and approve construction method statements and site safety plans.
• Direct investigations of incidents and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Strategic HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Crisis management

Training and mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Role Overview

Provide senior leadership for safety governance across multiple high-rise construction projects. Ensure full compliance with UAE regulations, international standards, and corporate Zero-Harm safety objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of corporate HSE management systems, policies and assurance programs.
• Manage internal & third-party safety audits to ensure regulatory and ISO compliance.
• Act as main safety representative with UAE/Abu Dhabi authorities and certification bodies.
• Review and approve construction method statements, risk assessments, and site safety plans.
• Direct investigations of incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions; ensure corrective actions.
• Drive behavioural-based safety initiatives and engagement campaigns.
• Develop emergency response plans, conduct crisis simulations and evacuation drills.
• Prepare safety performance dashboards, trend analyses and board-level reports.
• Coach and mentor project directors and HSE managers to strengthen safety culture.

Salary Range

AED 45,000 – 55,000 per month + Benefits

Experience & Qualifications

• 15+ years in senior construction safety leadership roles on major projects.
• Engineering degree and NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Strong GCC experience with high-rise or mega construction projects.
• Chartered membership (IOSH or similar) preferred.
• Detailed working knowledge of Abu Dhabi & UAE regulatory frameworks.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic HSE leadership & cultural-change capability.
• Expert regulatory compliance & auditing skills.
• Crisis management & forensic investigation expertise.
• Executive reporting & governance experience.
• Training, mentoring and development ability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.