High-Rise MEP Safety Lead (HSE)

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Safety Officer with strong hands-on experience in MEP construction and high-rise building projects. The role focuses on maintaining and enforcing HSE standards across the site and ensuring safe execution of all MEP activities.

The ideal candidate will possess 5–6 years of relevant construction safety experience, mandatory high-rise and MEP site experience, and NEBOSH IGC or IOSH certification.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in HSE, safety, engineering, or related field.
• 5–6 years of construction safety experience.
• Mandatory high-rise building construction experience.
• Mandatory MEP construction/site experience.
• NEBOSH IGC or IOSH certification preferred.
• Knowledge of safety standards, risk assessments and HSE procedures.
• UAE/GCC construction experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication and site coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site safety inspections and identify hazards and unsafe practices.
• Monitor MEP activities including HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting and ELV works.
• Ensure compliance with approved Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Permit-to-Work procedures.
• Monitor high-risk activities including work at height, hot work, lifting operations, scaffolding, electrical works and confined spaces.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks and regular safety awareness sessions.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with site safety procedures.
• Investigate and report incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain HSE inspection records, reports and other safety documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors on safety matters.
• Follow up on corrective actions and ensure timely closure of safety observations.
• Support client/consultant HSE inspections and project audits.

Skills

Safety management

Site coordination

Communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in HSE

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Safety Officer with strong hands-on experience in MEP construction and high-rise building projects. The role focuses on maintaining and enforcing HSE standards across the site and ensuring safe execution of all MEP activities.

The ideal candidate will possess 5–6 years of relevant construction safety experience, mandatory high-rise and MEP site experience, and NEBOSH IGC or IOSH certification.