Safety Officer - Infrastructure Projects

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai is seeking a Safety Officer for Infrastructure Projects to strengthen HSE performance on civil engineering construction and supervision activities. The role emphasizes monitoring contractor safety and reviewing high-risk activities, with a focus on infrastructure works including microtunnelling, pipe jacking and trenchless technology.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' health and safety experience on infrastructure projects, UAE training or certification, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, loss prevention, engineering or related discipline required.
• Minimum 5 years HSE experience on infrastructure projects.
• Direct experience with microtunnelling, pipe jacking or trenchless technology preferred.
• NEBOSH / ISO health and safety training or certification preferred.
• UAE health and safety training and driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement HSE policy and project safety plan.
• Monitor contractor safety performance against objectives.
• Review risk assessments and method statements for critical activities.
• Inspect microtunnelling, pipe jacking, trenchless work areas.
• Report unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions.
• Conduct routine HSE site visits and document findings.
• Review safety statistics and incident data.
• Organize monthly safety meetings and track actions.
• Assess permit-to-work controls and toolbox talks.
• Review incident investigations and share lessons learned.
• Recommend safety improvements to raise performance.
• Undertake additional safety tasks as needed.

Skills

HSE inspections

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Job safety analysis

Safety reviews

Emergency preparedness

Incident investigation

Toolbox talks

Permit-to-work

Safety reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, loss prevention, engineering or related discipline

Job description

Safety Officer - Infrastructure Projects Job Snapshot Role: Safety Officer - Infrastructure Projects Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Occupational Health and Safety Experience: Minimum 5 years Job Type: Full-time

Parsons is hiring a Safety Officer - Infrastructure Projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to strengthen HSE performance across Civil Engineering construction and supervision activities. The position suits a safety professional experienced in infrastructure works, particularly microtunnelling, pipe jacking, and trenchless technology projects.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Occupational Health and Safety Salary: AED 7000-12000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Safety Officer will work closely with safety engineers, the Safety Manager, resident engineering personnel, and contractors to maintain safe site operations. The role focuses on monitoring contractor compliance, reviewing high-risk construction activities, identifying shortcomings, and supporting timely corrective action across complex infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the Parsons HSE Policy, approved project HSE plan, applicable UAE legislation, and client safety requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance against established HSE objectives, standards, and site-specific controls.
• Review hazard analyses, risk assessments, job safety plans, and method statements for critical construction activities.
• Inspect microtunnelling, pipe jacking, trenchless technology, and associated infrastructure work areas.
• Evaluate whether hazard-control measures are effective and immediately report unsafe conditions requiring correction.
• Conduct routine HSE site visits and provide clear findings to the Resident Engineer and relevant project teams.
• Review contractors ' monthly inspection records, safety statistics, incident data, and compliance reports.
• Organize monthly safety meetings, document outstanding actions, issue minutes, and follow up until closure.
• Assess emergency preparedness arrangements, permit-to-work controls, toolbox talks, and contractor HSE meetings.
• Review incident and accident investigation reports to identify causes, communicate lessons learned, and prevent recurrence.
• Recommend practical improvements where safety performance, site behavior, or control measures fall below expectations.
• Undertake additional safety responsibilities connected with project delivery when required.

Ideal Profile The successful candidate will hold a bachelor 's degree or equivalent qualification in environmental studies, loss prevention, engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited university. Applicants should offer at least five years of relevant health and safety experience on infrastructure projects, including exposure to construction supervision. Direct experience with microtunnelling, pipe jacking, or trenchless technology is important. Recognized UAE health and safety training or certification is required. Qualifications involving NEBOSH, ISO standards, first aid, or fire safety will be valuable. Previous employment with an engineering consultancy, UAE project experience, and a valid driving licence are preferred. Candidates who can attend an in-person interview will have an advantage.

Skills Set

• Construction HSE inspections and compliance monitoring
• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• Job safety analysis and method statement review
• Microtunnelling and pipe-jacking safety controls
• Trenchless construction risk management
• Permit-to-work system administration
• Incident investigation and corrective-action tracking
• Emergency preparedness and response review
• Contractor HSE performance evaluation
• Toolbox talk and safety meeting coordination
• HSE statistics and records management
• NEBOSH and ISO safety principles
• Clear reporting and stakeholder communication

Why Join Us This opportunity provides hands‑on involvement in technically demanding infrastructure projects where effective safety oversight has a direct impact on people and project delivery. It offers exposure to specialist trenchless construction methods, collaboration with experienced engineering professionals, and scope to deepen expertise within Dubai 's active Civil Engineering sector. Parsons also supports professional development and long-term career progression across major regional programs.

About the Company Parsons Corporation is a global technology-driven engineering company delivering infrastructure, transportation, environmental, and security solutions. Its teams support complex projects through engineering expertise, program management, digital capabilities, and a strong commitment to safe and sustainable delivery.