Safety Engineer

Khatib & Alami; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 536,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join the Infrastructure Project Management and Construction Supervision team in Dubai. You will implement and monitor HSE plans, conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations across major road, bridge, drainage and sewerage projects.

The role requires hands-on construction safety expertise, particularly in excavation, trenching, confined spaces and underground utilities, with a focus on risk

Qualifications

• BSc in Engineering, Civil Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety.
• 10+ years in construction HSE on infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in excavation safety, trenching, shoring, underground utilities and confined space safety.
• NEBOSH IGC or IOSH qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE plans and Dubai Municipality regulations.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments across road, bridge, drainage and sewerage works.
• Ensure safety measures for excavation, trenching, shoring, dewatering and underground utilities.
• Monitor confined space activities, with permits, gas testing and rescue arrangements.
• Review RAMS, JSA and PTW documentation for projects.
• Coordinate with PMs, Resident Engineer and authorities on HSE matters.
• Maintain HSE records, inspection reports and incident registers.

Skills

HSE management

Site safety inspections

Risk assessment

RAMS

JSA

Confined space safety

Underground utilities safety

Team coordination

Education

B.Sc. in Engineering, Civil or OHS

NEBOSH IGC or IOSH (advantage)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join our Infrastructure Project Management and Construction Supervision team in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing, monitoring and ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety requirements across major infrastructure projects, particularly roads, bridges, drainage and sewerage networks. The candidate must have strong hands‑on experience in construction safety, with specific expertise in excavation works, trench safety, confined space operations and underground utility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor project‑specific Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) plans, policies and procedures in accordance with project requirements and Dubai Municipality regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments across road, bridge, drainage and sewerage construction activities.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety requirements for excavation, trenching, shoring, dewatering and underground utility installation works.
• Monitor confined space activities, including manholes, sewer lines, drainage chambers and underground structures, ensuring appropriate permits, gas testing, ventilation and rescue arrangements.
• Review and monitor Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Permit‑to‑Work (PTW) documentation.
• Ensure appropriate safety measures are implemented for road construction, bridge works, traffic diversions, heavy equipment operations and lifting activities.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with approved HSE procedures and applicable authority requirements.
• Identify unsafe practices, issue safety observations and non‑compliance reports, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions and awareness sessions for site personnel and contractors.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, prepare reports and recommend preventive measures.
• Monitor emergency preparedness, fire safety, first aid facilities and emergency response arrangements.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, Resident Engineer, Construction Supervision team, contractors and relevant authorities on all HSE matters.
• Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, incident registers and project safety performance documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) in Engineering, Civil Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in construction HSE, preferably within infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• Strong experience in Roads, Bridges, Drainage and Sewerage infrastructure projects.
• Proven expertise in excavation safety, trenching, shoring, underground utilities and confined space safety.
• Experience working with engineering consultants or construction supervision consultancy companies is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of Dubai Municipality HSE requirements, UAE construction safety regulations and applicable international safety standards.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH IGC, IOSH or equivalent HSE qualifications will be an advantage.