Construction HSE Lead – Safety & Compliance

Al Ashram Contracting; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ashram Contracting is seeking a qualified HSE professional to implement and monitor safety policies at construction sites in the UAE. You will ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, safety requirements, and local regulations, while advising management on safe working practices and conducting JSA/RA reviews.

The role includes supervising high-risk activities, coordinating with authorities, leading inductions, toolbox talks, and maintaining incident records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant HSE experience in the construction industry, preferably within the UAE.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) is preferred.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of UAE occupational health and safety requirements and Dubai construction safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the company's HSE policies, procedures, and safety management systems at construction sites.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE Labour Law, occupational health and safety requirements, Dubai Municipality regulations, and relevant local authority guidelines.
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with approved method statements, risk assessments, and safety procedures.
• Advise site management and employees on health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Ensure that all employees, subcontractors, and visitors comply with established HSE regulations.
• Prepare and review Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessments (RA), and Method Statements.
• Monitor high-risk construction activities, including working at height, excavation, scaffolding, lifting operations, hot works, and confined space activities.
• Ensure appropriate safety measures, barricades, warning signs, and personal protective equipment (PPE) are provided and properly used.
• Identify non-compliance issues and coordinate with relevant departments to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, dangerous occurrences, and occupational health incidents.
• Prepare incident reports, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
• Maintain accurate records of workplace accidents, safety observations, and incident statistics.
• Follow up on corrective actions to prevent recurrence of incidents.
• Escalate serious incidents and safety violations to the HSE Manager and Project Management.
• Conduct HSE induction programmes for new employees, subcontractors, and site visitors.
• Organize toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness campaigns.
• Monitor the availability and condition of firefighting equipment, first aid facilities, and emergency response arrangements.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and relevant authorities during HSE inspections and audits.
• Ensure corrective actions arising from inspections and audits are properly documented and closed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Al Ashram Contracting is seeking a qualified HSE professional to implement and monitor safety policies at construction sites in the UAE. You will ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, safety requirements, and local regulations, while advising management on safe working practices and conducting JSA/RA reviews.

The role includes supervising high-risk activities, coordinating with authorities, leading inductions, toolbox talks, and maintaining incident records.