Leverage General Contracting L.L.C is seeking a qualified and proactive HSE Officer to join its construction team in Abu Dhabi. This opportunity is ideal for safety professionals who are committed to maintaining high Health, Safety, and Environmental standards while ensuring compliance with UAE regulations across construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing HSE policies, conducting site inspections, managing risk assessments, and promoting a strong safety culture through training, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates with UAE construction experience and the required HSE certifications are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and enforce compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and UAE legal requirements.
- Conduct daily site inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with ADOSH-SF Version 4.0 requirements and client-specific HSE standards.
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and HSE awareness training.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses while recommending corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepare and maintain HSE documentation, inspection reports, and statutory records.
- Monitor the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response procedures.
- Support internal and external HSE audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
- Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, monitoring, and employee engagement.
Requirements:
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) certification is mandatory.
- Minimum 2 years of HSE experience in the UAE construction sector.
- Bachelor's degree or a recognized 3-year diploma in a relevant discipline.
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or Awareness Training certification (IRCA-approved preferred).
- Registered with Quadrat (OSHAD) or successful completion of ADVETI training.
- Strong knowledge of ADOSH-SF Version 4.0.
- Good communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent observation and incident investigation skills.
- Ability to conduct HSE training and safety awareness programs.
- Team-oriented with a proactive approach to workplace health and safety.
- Strong knowledge of ADOSH-SF Version 4.0 and UAE HSE regulations.
- Knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety audits.
- Knowledge of NEBOSH standards, ISO 4501, and construction site safety.
- Bachelor's Degree or Recognized 3-Year Diploma in a Relevant Discipline.