Senior Safety Manager – Construction Compliance Leader

Careers International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International in Abu Dhabi seeks a Safety Manager to oversee occupational health and safety across the company, conduct risk assessments, and train staff on compliance with regulations.

The role requires a Lead Auditor certification, NEBOSH/IOSH, and extensive construction industry experience, including work with ALDAR properties. You will investigate incidents, enforce policies, and drive a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing health and safety in large construction environments.
• Proven ability to develop and enforce safety policies.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute health and safety plans per legal guidelines.
• Prepare and enforce policies to foster a safety culture.
• Evaluate practices to assess risk and legal adherence.
• Monitor compliance by inspecting employees and operations.
• Inspect equipment and machinery for unsafe conditions.
• Investigate incidents to determine causes and claims handling.
• Recommend solutions or prevention measures for issues.
• Lead in-house training with managers and staff on safety.

Skills

Safety leadership

Auditing

Education

15+ years in construction industry

Tools

Lead Auditor certification

NEBOSH

IOSH

Safety engineering certification

Job description

Careers International in Abu Dhabi seeks a Safety Manager to oversee occupational health and safety across the company, conduct risk assessments, and train staff on compliance with regulations.

The role requires a Lead Auditor certification, NEBOSH/IOSH, and extensive construction industry experience, including work with ALDAR properties. You will investigate incidents, enforce policies, and drive a culture of safety.