HSE Engineer - Site

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

Job summary

A regional office of a leading firm is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager in Dubai to oversee compliance and ensure safe operations on construction sites. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and certifications, possess extensive industry knowledge, and have a proven track record of managing health and safety standards. This full-time role requires strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach to ensure safety across all contractor operations.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in the construction industry, with specific experience as a supervision consultant.
• Knowledge of Dubai and Abu Dhabi Municipality health and safety regulations.
• Certifications like CM/Grad-IOSH, CSP, or equivalent are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Health, Safety, and Environment Management Plans and training matrices.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and lead health and safety meetings.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance on H&S standards, ensuring compliance across contractors.

Skills

Leadership in health and safety standards

Risk assessment and management

Knowledge of H&S regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, or a related field

Level 5/Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Development, review, and update of a Health, Safety, and Environment Management Plan.
2. Develop and deliver a monitoring schedule, including site tours, inspections, and audits.
3. Create a competency framework, including a training matrix, records, and plans for the team.
4. Lead weekly formal Health and Safety inspections, workshops, and meetings; raise and verify the closure of observations and actions.
5. Chair weekly Health and Safety meetings with contractors, and health and safety and management teams.
6. Ensure contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors working under supervision adhere to:

• Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment Policy
• Health and Safety Management System
• Assurance Standards for Health and Safety
• General conditions of construction contracts, legal, and other requirements

1. Ensure construction Health and Safety plans are in place for each contractor before construction begins.
2. Review, approve, and verify the implementation of contractors' Health and Safety plans, method statements, risk assessments, and other deliverables.
3. Ensure the contractor provides sufficient competent Health and Safety professionals to meet legal and employer requirements.
4. Communicate and ensure ongoing communication of policies, objectives, standards, hazard risks, and controls to all contractors and personnel.
5. Conduct Health and Safety pre-start kick-off meetings with contractors as per employer requirements.
6. Attend or chair contractor meetings, ensuring contractual requirements are met.
7. Interface with contractors and employer Health and Safety departments.
8. Provide leadership, guidance, and technical assistance regarding Health and Safety standards.
9. Ensure security, traffic management, logistics, and emergency arrangements are suitable and available.
10. Support project managers and design consultants in delivering Health and Safety standards and communicating design issues.
11. Monitor and review the Health and Safety performance of contractors and their supply chains, ensuring nonconformances are addressed promptly.
12. Suspend work if there is a lack of safety control or imminent risk of injury.
13. Ensure all incidents, accidents, and near misses are reported, investigated, and reports reviewed and approved.
14. Report regularly to the employer and Head Office on Health and Safety performance, including monthly reports.
15. Ensure contractors develop and implement reward and recognition schemes.
16. Ensure the contractor produces a Health and Safety file as per employer requirements.

Qualifications :

Education

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, or a related field.
• Level 5/Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH Level 5, NVQ Level 5, OTHM Level 6, BSc Diploma, etc.)

Registrations/Certifications

• CM/Grad-IOSH, CSP, CRSP, MIIRSM, or equivalent.
• ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor certifications.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience as a supervision consultant.
• Knowledge of Dubai and Abu Dhabi Municipality H&S regulations.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time