Safety Officer

The Bahri & Mazroei Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional group focused on safety and compliance is seeking a Health and Safety Manager based in Dubai. This role involves managing health and safety activities across hospital and construction operations, focusing on compliance, risk assessments, and training. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, along with NEBOSH and IOSH certifications, and have 3–5 years of relevant experience across various sectors. Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of practical health and safety experience.
• Experience across construction, healthcare, oil & gas, marine, and life safety environments.
• Hands-on experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis with corrective and preventive follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Prepare risk assessments and related documents for clients and contractors.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections/audits and incident investigations.
• Develop HSE plans and conduct medical, fire, and chemical spillage drills.

Skills

Strong communication skills with proficiency in English

Incident investigation and root cause analysis

Health and safety management systems development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)

IOSH Managing Safely certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This role is responsible for managing and overseeing Health and Safety activities across hospital and construction-related operations. The position focuses on risk assessment, permit‑to‑work systems, regulatory compliance, audits, training, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure adherence to health, safety, and hospital standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare risk assessments and related documents associated with clients and contractors
• Conduct MSRA briefings for relevant team members involved in contract works
• Manage permit‑to‑work procedures, including documentation and closure
• Monitor site operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and hospital standards
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections/audits and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and follow‑up on corrective and preventive actions
• Prepare and deliver health and safety training and awareness programs for doctors, hospital staff, and subcontractors
• Review and approve work permits, method statements, and risk assessments prior to hospital or construction activities
• Develop HSE plans and emergency response plans, and conduct medical, fire, and chemical spillage drills across multiple facilities
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, hospital management, and contractors on health and safety matters
• Support documentation requirements for external audits related to certifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering from a recognized university
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
• IOSH Managing Safely certification or equivalent
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in English
• 3–5 years of practical health and safety experience
• Experience across construction, healthcare, oil & gas, marine, and life safety environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement health and safety management systems
• Hands‑on experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis with corrective and preventive follow‑up