Safety Officer

Arabian Construction Co.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations. You will manage site safety, conduct inspections, promote safety awareness through training, and assist in accident investigations. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and mandatory NEBOSH certification are required. This role demands at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Health & Safety within engineering construction infrastructure projects.
• NEBOSH General Certificate in OHS (or NVQ Level 3 equivalent) – Mandatory.
• ISO-45001 Lead Auditor – Mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in site safety management and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Work closely with safety representatives and report safety performance.
• Assist in investigating OHS-related accidents and recommend prevention measures.
• Promote safety awareness and provide necessary training sessions.

Skills

Hazard identification and risk assessment

Knowledge of safety regulations and standards

Strong communication and reporting skills

Incident investigation and root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HSE, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

Key Accountabilities

Site Safety Management & Compliance

• Take an active role in site safety management and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor adherence to site safety rules by project teams, subcontractors, and vendors; issue warnings and stop work orders as needed for non-compliance.
• Conduct planned inspections and audits to ensure compliance with statutory regulations (ADPHC, ADOSH, DM Code, or local requirements) and OSH policy.
• Maintain relevant site safety files and records; submit monthly safety reports to the Project HSE Manager and Group HSE Office.
• Handle problem areas and make necessary contingency arrangements.

Coordination, Communication & Reporting

• Work closely with safety representatives from supervising consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Communicate and report safety performance to line management.
• Attend scheduled and ad-hoc safety meetings.
• Respond to workers’ safety concerns and encourage suggestions to improve site safety.
• Demonstrate capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.

Risk Assessment, Investigation & Emergency Response

• Assist in investigating OHS-related accidents, injuries, hazards, illnesses, or near misses; make recommendations for prevention.
• Record, review, and comment on risk assessments and OHS method statements for hazardous site activities.
• Carry out drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of site emergency response plans.
• Identify potential hazard areas and recommend preventive measures to the operations team.
• Coordinate with the site medical team on medicine requirements and health-related matters.

Training & Safety Promotion

• Promote safety awareness by providing induction training, safety briefings, and coordinating in-house or external training programs for workers and supervisors.
• Coordinate with logistics to recommend and monitor site security measures and report substandard acts for improvement.

Hazardous Materials & Waste Management

• Coordinate hazardous materials and waste management with logistics and the sustainability team, ensuring proper handling and disposal.

Other Duties

• Perform all other duties as assigned with consent by the Group HSE Manager.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HSE, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications:
  • NEBOSH General Certificate in OHS (or NVQ Level 3 equivalent) – Mandatory
  • ISO-45001 Lead Auditor – Mandatory
  • OSHA 10–30 Hours General Industry Safety and Health Program and/or other HSE-related training – Preferred
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Health & Safety within engineering construction infrastructure projects.
• Skills:
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and standards
  • Strong communication and reporting skills
  • Incident investigation and root cause analysis

Additional Requirement – Abu Dhabi

Candidates applying for roles in Abu Dhabi must have successfully completed the “Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) Practitioners Course” and hold Grade B or higher registration.