HSE Officer

IRTH Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

Annual air ticket allowance

Job summary

IRTH Group is seeking an experienced HSE Officer to join our safety team in Dubai, UAE. You will implement and enforce HSE policies on construction sites, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and client expectations to promote a zero-incident culture.

You will lead inspections, risk assessments, permits to work, incident investigations, and safety trainings, while maintaining accurate records and reporting to support continuous safety improvements across high-rise and complex civil projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering or related discipline.
• Level 6 Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certification.
• Membership in CSP, CIOSH, MIIRSM or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of HSE experience on construction projects in UAE or GCC.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain site HSE plan across construction activities.
• Perform daily inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Support MSRA/JHA and Permit to Work processes; ensure high-risk controls.
• Lead incident reporting, investigation, and root-cause analysis.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and site safety briefings.
• Maintain HSE records and submit weekly/monthly reports.
• Collaborate with site teams, subcontractors, and client safety meetings.

Skills

Safety compliance

Observation skills

Reporting skills

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering

Level 6 Qualification in OHS

ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor

CSP/IOSH/MIIRSM membership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

At IRTH Group, we are shaping the future with innovation, precision, and excellence. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a qualified and experienced HSE Officer to join our HSE team.

As a HSE Officer one has to ensure the effective implementation of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and practices at the construction project site, complying with UAE regulatory requirements, client HSE expectations, and company standards to achieve zero incidents and promote a strong safety culture

Key Accountabilities

• 1. Site Safety Implementation
  
  
  
  • Ensure the site-specific HSE Plan is fully implemented and maintained across all construction activities.
  
  
  • Monitor and verify the application of safe work practices and enforce the implementation of safe work practices.
  
  
  
  


• 2. Inspections and Compliance Monitoring
  
  
  
  • Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and safety observations to identify unsafe acts and conditions.
  
  
  • Coordinate corrective actions and verify closure of safety issues.
  
  
  
  


• 3. Risk Assessment and Permit to Work
  
  
  
  • Support preparation and review of Method Statements, Risk Assessments (MSRA/JHA), and Permit to Work systems.
  
  
  • Ensure high-risk activities have proper controls in place before execution.
  
  
  
  


• 4. Incident Reporting and Investigation
  
  
  
  • Conduct initial reporting, investigation, and documentation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
  
  
  • Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
  
  
  
  


• 5. Training and Awareness
  
  
  
  • Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and job-specific safety briefings.
  
  
  • Maintain training attendance logs and verify workforce understanding of safety requirements.
  
  
  
  


• 6. Documentation and Reporting
  
  
  
  • Maintain accurate HSE records, including inspections, inductions, PTWs, and incident logs.
  
  
  • Submit weekly and monthly HSE reports as per schedule.
  
  
  
  


• 7. Stakeholder Engagement
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with site teams, subcontractors, and HSE personnel to promote a safe working environment.
  
  
  • Participate in internal and client safety meetings.
  
  
  
  

Key Competencies

• Positive attitude towards safety compliance and improvement.


• Strong observation and reporting skills.


• Good interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse workforce.


• Willingness to learn and develop towards a Senior HSE role.


• Ability to work in multicultural environments and under pressure.

Qualifications, Experiences, Core Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering or related discipline


• Level 6 Qualification in OHS


• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor


• Membership – Full membership CSP, Cert.IOSH, MIIRSM etc


• Minimum Experience (number of years):


• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in HSE role within construction projects as principal contractor in UAE or GCC handling High rise or complex civil projects

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of DMCOP, DDA HSE Guidelines


• Professional level skill on Auditing and Inspection and familiar with ISO 45001 guidelines


• Trained in First Aid, Fire Safety


• Advance level skill in construction risk management, development of SOP’s, accident investigation, multi-tier activity management


• Good Knowledge UAE fire life and safety code


• Good knowledge on emergency plans, emergency rescue, incident reporting


• Working knowledge on IT – MS office

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance


• Performance Bonus


• Annual air ticket allowance

Why Join IRTH Group?

At IRTH Group, we’re not just a company; we’re a family committed to building a brighter future together. Guided by our core values of trust, strength, and agility, we empower individuals to thrive and succeed in a dynamic, collaborative environment. We take pride in building great projects in prime locations, designed for future generations and offering exceptional value as an investors product. IRTH Group stands as a symbol of legacy, resilience, and vision. Rooted in the foundation of a distinguished local family conglomerate, our privately held real estate investment platform draws strength from a heritage spanning over a century.

At IRTH Group, we are not just shaping the industry, we are setting the standard. If you are driven by ambition, excellence, and the pursuit of legacy, this is where your journey begins.

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?