Safety Director

Right Advisors Private Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Dubai seeks a Head of Safety for a greenfield data center project. You will implement safety systems, manage high-risk activities, and lead compliance efforts, ensuring a proactive safety culture among diverse teams. The ideal candidate has over 18 years of EHS experience in industrial construction, particularly in high-tech environments. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 18–20 years in EHS roles within industrial construction.
• Experience in data center, building, or high-tech projects.
• Must have worked with EPC or contracting organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EHS function across the entire project lifecycle.
• Manage high-risk activities and ensure compliance.
• Conduct EHS inductions and mentor an on-site safety team.

Skills

Strong understanding of Indian safety regulations

Leadership in high-risk environments

Team management

Effective crisis handling

Education

B.E. / B.Tech

NEBOSH / IOSH / ISO 45001 or 14001 Auditor

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Position Title : Head of Safety – Data Center Construction (Contracting Side)

Department : Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Reporting to : Project Director / Client EHS Head

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced and hands-on Head of Safety to lead the EHS function for a greenfield data center project . The ideal candidate will come from the contracting side , with strong safety leadership in data center, Building , or other high-tech industrial construction environments involving cleanroom buildouts, MEP services, and hazardous material systems.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Safety Management

• Lead the EHS function across the entire project lifecycle.
• Establish & implement safety systems aligned with Indian & international norms.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all contractors and site teams.

Operational Oversight

Manage high-risk activities : working at height, confined space, hot work, electrical tasks, and chemical handling.

Ensure compliance with PTW systems, LOTO, PPE, and cleanroom safety protocols.

Compliance & Audits

Ensure adherence to the Factories Act, GPCB, PESO, BIS, etc.

Liaise with client and regulatory authorities during audits and inspections.

Maintain site-wide EHS documentation and risk registers.

Lead investigations and corrective / preventive actions (CAPA).

Present regular safety dashboards and audit findings to leadership.

Training & Team Management

Conduct EHS inductions, mock drills, toolbox talks, and refresher trainings.

Build, manage, and mentor an on-site safety team.

Candidate Profile

Experience : 18–20 years in EHS roles within industrial construction, preferably in data center , Building construction , or other high-tech projects.

Background : Must have worked with EPC or contracting organizations .

Education : B.E. / B.Tech

Certifications Preferred : NEBOSH / IOSH / ISO 45001 or 14001 Auditor

Skills : Strong understanding of Indian safety regulations, leadership in high-risk environments, team management, and effective crisis handling.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Other

Industries

Civil Engineering and Engineering Services

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