Safety Engineer - Infrastructure Maintenance

Parsons; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 145,080 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career stability

Exposure to complex operational environments

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Safety Engineer for infrastructure maintenance in Dubai. The role involves ensuring compliance and managing safety risks on highway and bridge projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and expertise in UAE safety regulations.

You will implement safety policies, conduct site inspections, and coordinate with contractors. Opportunities to work on critical infrastructure projects offer long-term stability and exposure to challenging operational environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in safety management in construction or infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience managing safety in active road and bridge environments.
• Experience coordinating with multiple contractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement HSE policies, safety plans, and regulatory requirements across sites.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections and enforce corrective actions for unsafe practices.
• Investigate incidents, communicate findings, and enforce preventive measures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UAE construction and maintenance safety regulations

Risk assessment and hazard control expertise

Familiarity with RTA guidelines and work-zone traffic management

NEBOSH, ISO certifications, and safety compliance experience

Incident investigation and reporting capabilities

Strong communication and coordination skills

Job description

Safety Engineer – Infrastructure Maintenance

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Construction (Infrastructure / Highway & Bridge maintenance)

Experience: 8+ years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: AED 13,000–20,000 (estimated; confirm with employer)

Overview

Safety Engineer responsible for ensuring compliance and managing safety risks on infrastructure and maintenance projects across highways and bridges in Dubai. Supports both construction and maintenance phases, maintaining high safety standards in active road and bridge environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement HSE policies, safety plans, and regulatory requirements across sites.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Review safety plans, emergency procedures, and maintenance risk assessments.
• Conduct site inspections and enforce corrective actions for unsafe practices.
• Coordinate with project teams to strengthen safety awareness and compliance.
• Lead safety meetings and track closure of safety observations.
• Evaluate permit‑to‑work systems, toolbox talks, and safety documentation.
• Investigate incidents, communicate findings, and enforce preventive measures.

Ideal Profile

A skilled safety professional with hands‑on experience in UAE infrastructure and maintenance projects, including highways and bridges. Capable of managing safety in active environments, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with multiple contractors effectively.

Skills Set

• Strong knowledge of UAE construction and maintenance safety regulations.
• Risk assessment and hazard control expertise.
• Familiarity with RTA guidelines and work‑zone traffic management.
• NEBOSH, ISO certifications, and safety compliance experience.
• Incident investigation and reporting capabilities.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure and maintenance projects in Dubai with long‑term career stability and exposure to complex operational environments.