Senior Safety Advisor

KEO International Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project delivery seeks an OSH Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing safety standards, conducting inspections, and providing HSE advice. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience and relevant qualifications, contributing to a culture of safety and innovation.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Employee referral rewards

Study assistance

Community events participation

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in safety management.
• Experience on large-scale Precast Villas projects in the UAE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage KEO’s Safety Management System and provide HSE advice.
• Monitor and enforce safety standards and conduct inspections.
• Investigate accidents and develop safety policies.

Skills

Safety Management

HSE Compliance

Facility Inspections

Accident Investigation

Education

NEBOSH International Diploma

ISO-45001 Lead Auditor

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise where innovation is a way of life. We offer end-to-end services, guiding clients from inspiration through conceptualization to realization in planning, design, or project delivery within the built and natural environments. With over 60 years of experience, we have contributed to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences, and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in the 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll find more than just a job – you'll discover a supportive environment that fosters professional development through internal global mobility and career growth, complemented by a culture that promotes health and well-being through on-demand counseling and regular workplace clinics. You can participate in community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits, you'll have access to policies supporting hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorships, study assistance, and employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented OSH Engineer to join our team based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The OSH Engineer will be responsible for managing KEO’s Safety Management System on our project, providing HSE advice and information to staff and contractors, and raising health and safety standards on site.

Success in this role includes:

• Monitoring and enforcing safety standards in compliance with KEO’s Health and Safety Management System and client requirements.
• Performing facility inspections and reporting on conditions affecting daily operations.
• Tracking all facility-related activities.
• Providing FM technical support to maintenance teams.
• Reviewing and inspecting work areas for potential safety hazards.
• Ensuring staff wear PPE, use hard hats and protective footwear, operate equipment safely, and follow safety policies.
• Conducting daily project inspections to ensure compliance and recommend improvements.
• Investigating accidents, establishing reports, and recommending preventive measures.
• Developing safety policies to reduce accident-related costs.
• Collaborating with managers and workers to set safety policies.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a minimum of 12 years of experience and a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

Required qualifications include:

• NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent
• ISO-45001 Lead Auditor qualification

Experience working on large-scale Precast Villas projects in the UAE is preferred.

KEO values integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognize its contribution to client success worldwide.

We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our award-winning team. All expressions of interest will be treated confidentially.