Safety Officer

Stantec; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Safety Officer to oversee health and safety on projects in Dubai, focusing on stormwater, drainage, and water networks. You will support the implementation of HSE management, maintain records, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The role requires two years of field experience, UAE driving license, and strong English communication. You will coordinate traffic diversions and contribute to risk assessment and reporting in a dynamic civil engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or safety with at least 2 years of field experience.
• OSHA H2S awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Preventive Medicine Department training.
• Knowledge of DM and RTA safety standards and traffic diversions.
• Valid UAE driving license.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication.
• Experience in risk assessment and risk management reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day health and safety on project site.
• Provide technical support for HSE management.
• Maintain safety records and generate risk assessment reports.
• Coordinate traffic diversions at work zones.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

OSHA H2S awareness

Fire safety

Risk management

Traffic safety

English communication

Driving license

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering/safety

Job description

Description:

The role involves working on projects associated with stormwater & drainage, flood alleviation, wastewater networks and water distribution networks.

• The Safety Officer shall carry out the day-to-day operations of the health and safety of the Project site and contribute to the application of effective Health and Safety management by providing technical support.
• He must have full knowledge of all aspects of safety material.
• He shall be conversant with and experienced in general civil engineering construction and emergency procedures.
• The Safety Officer must hold training in relevant OSHA H2S awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Preventive Medicine Department.
• Good knowledge of all safety and engineering standards mentioned in DM and RTA manuals.
• Good knowledge in preparing and managing traffic diversions schemes at work zones.
• Additional traffic safety certificates are advantageous.
• Passing the Road Safety interview held by the prequalification committee.
• Excellent verbal and writing in English communication skills.
• Solid experience in maintaining relevant records and generating activity reports for the Risk Assessment and Risk Management.
• Valid U.A.E. driving license.

Qualifications: He must have relevant technical qualifications with the following minimum requirements:

Diploma in Civil Engineering/safety from relevant tertiary Institute with two years of experience in the field of safety of networks construction.