Senior Construction Safety Director – UAE High-Rise Projects

The Greater Change; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UAE seeks a senior safety leader with over 15 years of experience in construction safety management. The role involves ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and driving safety governance across high-rise projects. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and NEBOSH Diploma. The position offers a salary range of AED 45,000 – 55,000 per month plus benefits, focusing on strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in senior construction safety leadership roles on major projects.
• Strong GCC experience with high-rise or mega construction projects.
• Detailed working knowledge of Abu Dhabi & UAE regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of corporate HSE management systems.
• Manage internal & third-party safety audits for compliance.
• Review and approve construction method statements and site safety plans.
• Direct investigations of incidents and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Strategic HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Crisis management

Training and mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

A leading construction firm in the UAE seeks a senior safety leader with over 15 years of experience in construction safety management. The role involves ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and driving safety governance across high-rise projects. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and NEBOSH Diploma. The position offers a salary range of AED 45,000 – 55,000 per month plus benefits, focusing on strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement.