Environment, Health and Safety Officer

Serco; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational organization in Dubai is seeking an Environment, Health and Safety Officer to monitor safety compliance on-site. This role involves conducting safety inspections, approving HSE plans, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Occupational Safety or a related field, along with a NEBOSH, OSHA, or ISO 45001 certification and at least five years of experience, particularly within a live airport environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Zero Harm initiative

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including working in a live airport environment.
• Ability to write professional reports and escape critical HSE issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor safety to ensure compliance with HSE plan.
• Conduct joint safety inspections.
• Review and approve contractors' HSE plans.

Skills

HSE compliance monitoring

Safety procedure evaluation

Report writing

Accident investigation

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Safety or Engineering

Tools

NEBOSH IGC

OSHA

ISO 45001 Auditor

Job description

Environment, Health and Safety Officer

Impact a better future

We are a multinational organisation with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services to fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life".

Your Opportunity

We are looking for Environment, Health and Safety Officer to monitor contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with the approved HSE plan and local safety regulations. Acting as the client’s Safety representative on site. An ideal candidate should carry out all the safety rules to ensure compliance with business standards.

Key accountabilities

• Observe and evaluate implementation of safety procedures by the contractor.
• Conduct joint site safety inspections with contractor safety personnel.
• Raise non-compliance reports (NCRs) or safety observations when necessary.
• Review and approve HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements submitted by the contractor.
• Ensure that necessary permits (e.g., hot work, confined space entry) are in place and properly followed.
• Review contractor's incident reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain records of safety audits, inspections, and correspondence.
• Prepare daily/weekly HSE monitoring reports.
• Provide input to progress meetings and report on HSE performance.
• Attend safety coordination meetings with the contractor and client representatives.
• Communicate observed safety deficiencies and follow up on corrective actions.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Verify contractor's incident reports and monitor the implementation of corrective/preventive measures.

Specific requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Recognized certification (NEBOSH IGC, OSHA, ISO 45001 Auditor, etc.).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including working in a live airport environment.
• Ability to write professional reports and escape critical HSE issues effectively.

Join Us

At Serco, we believe there is a place here for everyone. A place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day. Our workplace culture is one that embraces diversity and fosters equity, respect, and belonging for every individual. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment that proudly celebrates the perspectives and backgrounds that each of our employees bring to work every day.

Join Serco and be part of a values-driven organization that invests in the development and well‑being of its employees and offers a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Serco is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and is committed to ensuring the safety of all of its employees through its Zero Harm initiative. Please visit www.serco.com/careers for more information.