Senior Safety Inspector – UAE Construction Sites

KEO Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KEO is seeking a Safety Inspector based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on daily HSE inspections across villa, residential and building projects, ensuring contractor compliance with HSE plans and PTW, and driving corrective actions to maintain a safe site environment.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience with a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus NEBOSH IGC or equivalent and ISO-45001 Lead Auditor qualifications. UAE-building project experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Carrying out daily HSE inspections on villa, residential and building projects.
• Monitoring contractor compliance with HSE plans, procedures, method statements and PTW.
• Identifying unsafe acts/conditions and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction activities including structural, architectural, MEP, fit-out and external works.
• Follow up on HSE observations, improvement notices and corrective actions.
• Monitor site safety requirements, PPE, housekeeping, access and egress, and working at height.
• Support incident/near-miss investigations and track corrective actions.
• Participate in toolbox talks, HSE meetings, safety walks and site inspections.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations, incidents and actions.
• Coordinate with contractors and project teams to promote a safe working environment.

Skills

HSE inspections

Contractor monitoring

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Toolbox talks

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

KEO is seeking a Safety Inspector based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on daily HSE inspections across villa, residential and building projects, ensuring contractor compliance with HSE plans and PTW, and driving corrective actions to maintain a safe site environment.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience with a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus NEBOSH IGC or equivalent and ISO-45001 Lead Auditor qualifications. UAE-building project experience is preferred.