Construction Safety Engineer

Jiva Projects; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jiva Projects in the United States is seeking a Junior Safety Engineer (Civil) to support health and safety standards at construction sites. You will monitor site activities, identify hazards, conduct safety inspections, and ensure compliance with company and statutory safety requirements.

Freshers are welcome; candidates with 2 years of experience in construction safety/HSE will be preferred. A Civil Engineering degree or diploma and safety certifications such as NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA are

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Safety certification such as NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA / Diploma in Industrial Safety is advantageous.
• Freshers welcome; 2 years of construction safety/HSE experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections of construction activities and work areas.
• Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards at site.
• Ensure compliance with approved HSE procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Monitor safety during excavation, scaffolding, concreting, lifting, working at height, and other civil activities.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety awareness programs for workers and supervisors.
• Ensure proper use of PPE such as helmets, safety shoes, gloves, goggles, and harnesses.
• Assist in preparing Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessments, and inspection checklists.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, and accidents to the senior safety team.
• Assist with accident/incident investigations and corrective action follow-up.
• Check safety of scaffolds, ladders, barricades, excavation areas, access routes, and temporary structures.
• Monitor housekeeping and safe material storage at the project site.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and workers regarding safety requirements.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, permits, and training documentation.
• Participate in emergency drills and ensure emergency procedures are followed.

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Safety certification (NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Safety certification such as NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA / Diploma in Industrial Safety will be an advantage.

We are looking for a motivated Junior Safety Engineer (Civil) to support the implementation of health and safety standards at construction sites. The candidate will monitor site activities, identify hazards, conduct safety inspections, and ensure compliance with company and statutory safety requirements.

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of construction site safety practices.
• Knowledge of civil construction activities and associated hazards.
• Good communication and observation skills.
• Ability to prepare basic safety reports and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with workers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Willingness to work at construction/project sites.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.

Role & responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections of construction activities and work areas.
• Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards at site.
• Ensure compliance with approved HSE procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Monitor safety during excavation, scaffolding, concreting, lifting, working at height, and other civil activities.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety awareness programs for workers and supervisors.
• Ensure proper use of PPE such as helmets, safety shoes, gloves, goggles, and harnesses.
• Assist in preparing Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessments, and inspection checklists.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, and accidents to the senior safety team.
• Assist with accident/incident investigations and corrective action follow-up.
• Check safety of scaffolds, ladders, barricades, excavation areas, access routes, and temporary structures.
• Monitor housekeeping and safe material storage at the project site.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and workers regarding safety requirements.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, permits, and training documentation.
• Participate in emergency drills and ensure emergency procedures are followed.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Safety certification such as NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA / Diploma in Industrial Safety will be an advantage.

Freshers can apply. Candidates with 02 years of experience in construction safety/HSE will be preferred.