Safety Engineer - Infrastructure HSE

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,240 - 245,520; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Safety Engineer to support major infrastructure projects in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience in highway, bridge, and major infrastructure safety. Responsibilities include monitoring contractor HSE performance and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to civil engineering projects while working in a collaborative environment focused on safety and quality. Candidates should possess NEBOSH certification and relevant safety management experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Safety Engineer in UAE.
• NEBOSH certification is required.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE Federal Laws.

Responsibilities

• Implement corporate HSE policy and project HSE plans.
• Monitor HSE performance and contractor compliance.
• Conduct HSE inspections and report findings.

Skills

HSE management

Occupational health and safety

Construction safety

Infrastructure safety

Highway safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

International safety courses

Tools

ISO 45001:2018

ISO 14001:2015

Job description

Position Summary

Safety Engineer - Infrastructure HSE in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced health and safety professional who can monitor contractor HSE performance, review safety plans, conduct inspections, and support safe delivery of highway, bridge, underpass and major infrastructure projects.

Minimum 8 years of highway, bridge, underpass, or major infrastructure HSE experience in UAE, NEBOSH certification, ISO audit exposure and practical experience implementing site safety controls in complex construction environments.

Estimated salary range: 14,000–22,000 UAE Dirhams per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement corporate HSE policy, project HSE plans, applicable legislation, safety requirements, and regional compliance standards.
• Monitor HSE performance, safety targets, contractor compliance, and improvement actions across infrastructure construction activities.
• Ensure client safety requirements are properly understood, implemented, tracked, and fulfilled on site.
• Liaise with the Safety Manager, contractors, consultants, and project teams to improve HSE management practices and site safety performance.
• Monitor contractors to confirm that applicable safety measures are implemented in line with legal, client, and project requirements.
• Review contractor site safety plans, emergency plans, and other safety-related submissions for completeness and practical suitability.
• Review method statements and risk assessments for construction activities before work proceeds on site.
• Monitor the effectiveness of hazard control measures and recommend corrective actions where safety gaps are identified.
• Carry out HSE inspections and report findings to the Resident Engineer for immediate rectification and follow-up.
• Review contractors' monthly HSE inspections, statistics, reports, and performance records.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings, set targets for outstanding issues, prepare minutes, and distribute follow-up actions to concerned parties.
• Review emergency preparedness arrangements, emergency response procedures, permit to work systems, Toolbox Talks, and contractor safety records.
• Check contractor HSE statistics, site reports, inspection logs, training records, and incident follow-up documentation against company requirements.
• Review incident and accident investigation reports submitted by contractors for accuracy, root cause analysis, learning points, and corrective action quality.
• Communicate incident learning points and monitor immediate actions and long-term follow-up measures to reduce recurrence.
• Support compliance with Federal Laws, Dubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice, technical guidelines, RTA circulars, and work zone traffic management requirements.
• Provide practical safety guidance during highway, bridge, underpass, utilities, roadwork, and major infrastructure construction activities.
• Coordinate with site teams to close safety observations, non-compliance items, audit findings, and high-risk work concerns.
• Maintain organized HSE records, inspection reports, meeting minutes, correspondence, and safety follow-up logs.
• Promote safe work practices through clear communication, site presence, contractor engagement, and consistent application of HSE standards.
• Attend physical interviews in UAE when required.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or another construction-related engineering discipline.
• Internationally approved safety courses are required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Safety Engineer on highway, bridge, underpass, or major infrastructure projects in UAE.
• Recognized health and safety education and certifications such as NEBOSH IGC, International Safety Diploma, First Aid, Fire Safety, or equivalent qualifications.
• ISO audit qualification or training related to ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE Federal Laws, Dubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice, technical guidelines, RTA circulars, and Work Zone Traffic Management Manual.
• Experience reviewing contractor HSE plans, emergency response plans, method statements, risk assessments, permits to work, incident reports, and monthly HSE submissions.
• Good understanding of infrastructure construction risks, traffic management, excavation safety, lifting operations, temporary works, plant movement, and site interface control.
• Ability to conduct site inspections, identify hazards, write clear reports, and follow up corrective actions with contractors and project teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence safe behavior and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Able to work in a fast-paced engineering consultancy and construction supervision environment.
• Able to attend physical interviews in UAE.

Skills Set

• HSE management
• Occupational health and safety
• Construction safety
• Infrastructure safety
• Highway safety
• Bridge construction safety
• Underpass safety
• Site safety inspections
• Contractor HSE monitoring
• HSE policy implementation
• Risk assessment review
• Method statement review
• Emergency response planning
• Permit to work review
• Toolbox Talk monitoring
• Incident investigation review
• Accident reporting
• Corrective action tracking
• HSE statistics
• Safety meeting coordination
• NEBOSH IGC
• International Safety Diploma
• First Aid
• Fire Safety
• ISO 45001:2018
• ISO 14001:2015
• Dubai Municipality safety code
• RTA circulars
• Work Zone Traffic Management Manual
• UAE safety regulations
• HSE documentation
• Contractor coordination

Why Join Us

This role offers a strong opportunity for an experienced safety professional to contribute to major infrastructure delivery in Dubai's Civil Engineering sector. The position provides exposure to high-value construction supervision, contractor HSE management, safety audits, authority requirements, incident prevention, and work zone safety practices. It is a suitable career move for a Safety Engineer who wants to strengthen technical HSE leadership while supporting safer infrastructure projects with an international engineering company.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and construction management company delivering major projects across transportation, utilities, bridges, roads, buildings, and urban development. In Dubai, Parsons supports Civil Engineering projects through safety management, technical supervision, project controls, design coordination, and quality-focused construction delivery.

The company provides professionals with opportunities to work on meaningful infrastructure programs while developing in a collaborative, innovative, and safety-driven environment.