Senior HSE Officer - Construction Safety Leader

Thehseleader; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

Annual air ticket allowance

Job summary

IRTH Group in Dubai seeks a qualified HSE Officer to ensure Health, Safety and Environmental policies are implemented at construction sites, complying with UAE regulations and client expectations, while driving continuous safety improvements and zero-incident targets.

You will lead site safety plans, conduct daily inspections, audits and toolbox talks, manage permit to work, and coordinate corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering or related discipline
• Level 6 Qualification in OHS
• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
• Membership – CSP, IOSH, MIIRSM etc
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in HSE role within construction projects as principal contractor in UAE or GCC handling High rise or complex civil projects

Responsibilities

• Ensure the site-specific HSE Plan is fully implemented and maintained across all construction activities.
• Monitor and verify the application of safe work practices and enforce the implementation of safe work practices.
• Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and safety observations to identify unsafe acts and conditions.
• Coordinate corrective actions and verify closure of safety issues.
• Support preparation and review of MSRA/JHA and Permit to Work systems for high-risk activities.
• Ensure high-risk activities have proper controls in place before execution.
• Conduct initial reporting, investigation, and documentation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and job-specific safety briefings.
• Maintain training attendance logs and verify workforce understanding of safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, including inspections, inductions, PTWs, and incident logs.
• Submit weekly and monthly HSE reports as per schedule.
• Collaborate with site teams, subcontractors, and HSE personnel to promote a safe working environment.
• Participate in internal and client safety meetings.

Skills

HSE Management

Site safety

Auditing

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training & awareness

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Multicultural communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Level 6 Qualification in OHS

ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor

Professional CSP/IOSH/MIIRSM membership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IRTH Group in Dubai seeks a qualified HSE Officer to ensure Health, Safety and Environmental policies are implemented at construction sites, complying with UAE regulations and client expectations, while driving continuous safety improvements and zero-incident targets.

You will lead site safety plans, conduct daily inspections, audits and toolbox talks, manage permit to work, and coordinate corrective actions.