Construction Safety Engineer - Lead HSE & Compliance

AURE TRAINING; Norway; On-site; NOK 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

AURE RH Recruitment Services Sarl, Member of AREKO GROUP, is seeking a Safety Engineer for civil and building projects in Douala, Cameroon. You will lead on-site safety engineering, ensure compliance with local laws and ISO standards, and foster a proactive safety culture among contractors.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, 3–7 years HSE construction experience, and recognized certifications. Fluency in English and French is highly preferred; MS Office and HSE tools experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Environmental/Industrial Engineering or Civil/Mechanical Engineering with HSE specialization.
• 3–7 years HSE experience in construction.
• Recognized HSE certification (e.g., NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safety requirements and practical site controls.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with HSE reporting tools/apps is a plus.
• Languages: Professional proficiency in English and French (both strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project HSE Plan, risk registers, method statements, and JSAs.
• Conduct site inspections, scaffold & excavation checks, lifting plan reviews, and permit-to-work control (hot work, confined space, LOTO, working at height).
• Lead incident/near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action tracking.
• Plan and deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and competency refreshers for employees and subcontractors.
• Monitor critical controls for high-risk activities (crane/lifting, temporary works/formwork, traffic management, electrical, silica dust, noise).
• Verify PPE selection and usage, equipment certifications, and operator licenses.
• Perform internal audits and coordinate external audits; follow up on findings to closure.
• Prepare statutory and internal reports (KPIs, dashboards, incident logs).
• Champion ISO 45001 (OHS), ISO 14001 (Environmental) practices and support environmental controls (spill, waste, erosion/dust).
• Support emergency response planning and drills; maintain site medical, first-aid, and fire safety readiness.
• Review contractor HSE submissions and participate in tender/pre-mobilization HSE evaluations.

Skills

Hazard identification & risk analysis

Construction method statements

Incident investigation & root cause

Contractor management

Training & facilitation

Data-driven reporting & KPI

Calm under pressure & ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/ENV/Industrial or Civil/Mechanical with HSE

Tools

MS Office

HSE reporting tools/apps

Job description

AURE RH Recruitment Services Sarl, Member of AREKO GROUP, is seeking a Safety Engineer for civil and building projects in Douala, Cameroon. You will lead on-site safety engineering, ensure compliance with local laws and ISO standards, and foster a proactive safety culture among contractors.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, 3–7 years HSE construction experience, and recognized certifications. Fluency in English and French is highly preferred; MS Office and HSE tools experience are a plus.