Senior Safety Officer

Arabian Construction Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabian Construction Company seeks a Senior Safety Officer to oversee HSE compliance on a high-rise project. You will support risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training, ensuring adherence to local regulations and client requirements.

Responsibilities include site inspections, reporting, coordinating with safety representatives, and driving a strong safety culture. A minimum of 10 years in construction HSE plus NEBOSH and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/ diploma in HSE or related field. Multiple certifications listed below are mandatory or preferred.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or NVQ6 equivalent) required.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification required.
• OSHA 10–30 Hours or equivalent HSE training preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of HSE experience in construction/high-rise projects.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor HSE compliance across construction sites, implementing safety requirements.
• Conduct inspections/audits, assist risk assessments, investigations, and safety culture improvements.
• Maintain safety files, registers, and monthly reports toProject/Group HSE Office; stop-work on non-compliance.
• Collaborate with safety reps from consultants, subcontractors, and vendors; communicate findings to management.
• Assist in emergency drills, hazard reviews, and coordination with medical teams and logistics for safety.

Skills

HSE Management

Education

Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree / diploma in HSE, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or NVQ Level 6 equivalent)

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification

OSHA 10–30 Hours General Industry Safety and Health Training

Job description

Job description

REQUIRED FOR A HIGH-RISE BUILDING PROJECT.

The Senior Safety Officer is responsible for supporting and monitoring health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance across construction project sites. The role ensures implementation of safety requirements, conducts inspections and audits, supports risk assessments and incident investigations, and promotes a strong safety culture in line with statutory regulations, client requirements, and company HSE policies.

Key Accountabilities

Site Safety Management & Compliance

• Take an active role in site safety management and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor adherence to site safety rules by project teams, subcontractors, and vendors; issue warnings and stop work orders as required for non-compliance.
• Conduct planned site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with statutory regulations (including ADPHC, ADOSH, DM Code, or other local requirements) and OSH policies.
• Maintain site safety files, registers, and records, and submit monthly safety reports to the Project HSE Manager and Group HSE Office.
• Identify problem areas and make necessary contingency arrangements to improve site safety performance.

Coordination, Communication & Reporting

• Work closely with safety representatives from supervising consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Communicate and report safety performance, observations, and issues to line management.
• Attend scheduled and ad-hoc safety meetings.
• Respond to workers’ safety concerns and encourage suggestions to improve site safety.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with technical and non-technical personnel.

Risk Assessment, Investigation & Emergency Response

• Assist in investigating OHS-related accidents, injuries, occupational hazards, illnesses, and near-miss incidents, and recommend preventive measures.
• Record, review, and comment on risk assessments and OHS method statements for hazardous site activities.
• Conduct emergency drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of site emergency response plans.
• Identify potential hazard areas and recommend preventive measures to the operations team.
• Coordinate with the site medical team regarding medicine requirements and health-related matters.

Training & Safety Promotion

• Promote safety awareness by providing site induction training and safety briefings.
• Coordinate in-house or external safety training programs for workers and supervisors.
• Coordinate with logistics to recommend and monitor site security measures and report substandard acts for improvement.
• Hazardous Materials & Waste Management
• Coordinate hazardous materials and waste management activities with logistics and sustainability team.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with approved procedures.

Skills

Education:

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree / diploma in HSE, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

Professional Certifications:

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or NVQ Level 6 equivalent) – mandatory.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification – mandatory.
• OSHA 10–30 Hours General Industry Safety and Health Program and/or other HSE-related training preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant HSE experience in construction, high-rise building projects.