Safety Officer (Water Infrastructure)

Stantec; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Stantec in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Safety Officer to manage day-to-day health and safety operations on the project site, contributing to effective safety management and providing technical support.

The role requires knowledge of civil construction safety, experience with DM and RTA standards, traffic diversion planning, and strong English communication. A UAE driving license is preferred; OSHA H2S, basic fire fighting and preventive medicine training are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering/Safety from a relevant tertiary institute.
• At least two years of experience in the field of safety of networks construction.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day health and safety operations on the project site and contribute to effective Health and Safety management by providing technical support.
• Maintain relevant records and generate activity reports for Risk Assessment and Risk Management.
• Prepare and manage traffic diversion schemes at work zones.
• Ensure safety practices align with DM and RTA manuals.
• Participate in trainings such as OSHA H2S awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, and Preventive Medicine Department.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA H2S awareness

Traffic safety

Risk assessment

Emergency procedures

English communication

Driving license

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering/Safety

Job description

Description

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.

• Full knowledge of all aspects of safety material.
• Conversant with and experienced in general civil engineering construction and emergency procedures.
• Training in OSHA H2S awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, and Preventive Medicine Department.
• Good knowledge of all safety and engineering standards mentioned in DM and RTA manuals.
• Preparing and managing traffic diversion 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

Hemust have relevant technical qualifications with the following minimum requirements:

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