Tower Construction HSE Lead

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C. in Abu Dhabi seeks a Safety Officer / HSE Officer to oversee daily HSE compliance on a high‑rise construction site, focusing on fall protection, access, and site safety.

You will lead PTW audits, emergency planning, and contractor safety inductions, ensuring alignment with ADOSH/OSHAD, Dubai Civil Defence, and ISO 45001 standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in OH&S, Environmental Science, Civil Eng, or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Valid local safety practitioner registration (ADOSH / OSHAD Grade B/C).
• Supplementary training: Working at Heights & Fall Protection Trainer/Inspector.
• Scaffolding Certification (OSHA/CISRS or equivalent).
• First Aid & CPR Certification.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site safety walkthroughs of tower floors and loading platforms to identify hazards.
• Audit and enforce PTW system for high‑risk activities.
• Organize emergency response, evacuation drills, and high‑altitude rescue planning.
• Deliver HSE inductions and toolbox talks for workers and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents and maintain logs and reports for management review.

Skills

Fluent English

Hindi

Urdu

Arabic

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s in OSH or Civil Eng

Tools

NEBOSH IGC

OSHAD/ADOSH registration

Scaffolding Inspection Certification

First Aid & CPR

ISO 45001 Internal Auditor

Working at Heights Trainer/Inspector

Job description

Position Title: Safety Officer / HSE Officer

Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Reporting To: Project HSE Manager / Senior Safety Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

The Site Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and enforcing daily health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance across high-rise construction site operations. This role ensures that all site activities—particularly high-risk tasks inherent to tower construction, such as working at heights, heavy lifting, façade installation, and formwork operations—adhere to company HSE policies, statutory local regulations (e.g., ADOSH / OSHAD, Dubai Municipality / Civil Defence), and international standards (ISO 45001, OSHA).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous daily walkthroughs of tower floors, perimeter protection systems, and loading platforms to identify and mitigate safety hazards.
• Inspect and verify fall prevention and protection controls, including perimeter safety netting, edge guardrails, vertical lifelines, safety harnesses, and floor opening covers.
• Monitor weather and wind speeds continuously during high-altitude operations, enforcing stop-work conditions for tower cranes, hoists, and external suspended scaffolding/cradles during high wind or severe weather.
• Supervise edge-protection safety during concrete pour operations, slipform/climbing formwork, and façade panel installations on upper floors.

2. High-Risk Work Permits & Operational Compliance

• Audit and enforce the Permit to Work (PTW) system for high-risk activities, including working at height, hot work, confined space entry, heavy lifting, and energized electrical setups.
• Supervise the safe erection, alteration, and dismantling of external scaffolding, passenger/material hoists, and climbing formwork, ensuring sign-off tags (Scafftag system) are up to date.
• Inspect rigging, rigging hardware, tower cranes, and mobile cranes prior to critical lifts; ensure certified riggers and banksmen control all lifting zones.

3. Emergency Preparedness & High-Altitude Rescue Planning

• Assist in developing and implementing site-specific Emergency Response & Evacuation Plans, tailored to multi-story evacuation challenges.
• Organize regular fire drills, high-altitude rescue simulations, and evacuation drills in coordination with local authorities (e.g., Civil Defence).
• Verify that temporary fire suppression standpipes, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and clear escape routes are maintained on all completed and active upper levels.

4. Subcontractor Oversight & Workforce Safety Training

• Conduct comprehensive HSE Inductions for new workers, sub-consultants, contractors, and site visitors.
• Deliver daily or weekly site-level Toolbox Talks (TBT) focused on high-rise hazards (e.g., dropped objects, edge protection, dust/noise, heat stress management).
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with company safety standards, issuing formal corrective action requests (CARs) or stop-work orders for dangerous practices.
• Immediately investigate any site incidents, near-misses, dangerous occurrences, or property damage to establish root causes and recommend preventive controls.
• Maintain comprehensive site logs, daily inspection logs, hazard observation records, and accident reports for management and authority review.
• Coordinate with site first-aid personnel and medical clinics regarding any workplace injuries.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Mandatory HSE Certifications:
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Valid local safety practitioner registration (e.g., ADOSH / OSHAD Grade B/C in Abu Dhabi, DM / Civil Defence approval in Dubai, or equivalent regional statutory card).
• Supplementary Training / Certificates:
• Certified Working at Heights & Fall Protection Trainer / Inspector.
• Scaffolding Inspection Certification (OSHA / CISRS or equivalent).
• First Aid & CPR Certification.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification (Preferred).

Experience & Competencies

Total Experience

3 to 7 years of dedicated HSE site experience in civil building construction.

High-Rise Specialization

Minimum 2–3 years specifically on high-rise commercial/residential towers (30+ floors).

Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of tower crane operations, material hoists, climbing systems, falling object protection, and high-rise evacuation logistics.

Regulatory Knowledge

Thorough understanding of local labor laws, Civil Defence fire safety codes, municipal construction guidelines, and international frameworks (OSHA / ISO 45001).

Language Skills

Fluent in English (spoken and written); proficiency in Hindi, Urdu, or Arabic is highly advantageous for labor force communication.