HSE Officer

Job description

Job Title – HSE Officer

Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and proactive HSE Officer to support health, safety, and environmental compliance across construction and engineering projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring site activities, identifying potential hazards, implementing safety procedures, and ensuring compliance with applicable UAE regulations and project-specific HSE requirements. The role requires strong site supervision, communication, reporting, and coordination skills to promote a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure the implementation of HSE policies, procedures, and safety standards across project sites.
• Monitor compliance with applicable UAE health and safety regulations, local authority requirements, and project-specific guidelines.
• Ensure that employees, contractors, subcontractors, and visitors adhere to established safety procedures.
• Identify gaps in HSE compliance and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with the relevant teams.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and encourage employees to report hazards, unsafe acts, and near misses.

Site Inspections & Risk Management

• Conduct regular site inspections, safety walks, and audits to identify potential hazards and unsafe working conditions.
• Assess risks associated with construction activities and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Review risk assessments, method statements, job safety analyses, and permit-to-work documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including work at height, excavation, lifting operations, scaffolding, electrical work, and confined-space activities, where applicable.
• Ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE) is available, suitable, and used correctly.
• Follow up on safety observations and ensure corrective actions are completed within the agreed timelines.

Safety Training & Awareness

• Conduct HSE inductions for new employees, contractors, and site visitors.
• Organize toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness sessions to communicate potential risks and safe working practices.
• Ensure personnel understand the hazards associated with their tasks and the precautions required.
• Maintain records of training, inductions, toolbox talks, and other safety-related activities.

Incident Reporting & Emergency Preparedness

• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Prepare incident reports and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
• Ensure emergency response procedures are communicated, understood, and implemented.
• Coordinate emergency drills and monitor the availability of first-aid facilities, firefighting equipment, and emergency exits.
• Report serious safety concerns promptly to the relevant project management and HSE personnel.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate HSE records, including inspection reports, risk assessments, incident logs, training records, and corrective action registers.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports as required.
• Monitor safety performance indicators and highlight recurring issues or areas requiring improvement.
• Support internal and external HSE audits, inspections, and authority visits.
• Ensure that relevant safety documentation is updated, organized, and readily available for review.

Coordination & Environmental Management

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, supervisors, contractors, and consultants to address HSE-related concerns.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on safety performance, compliance issues, and corrective actions.
• Monitor housekeeping, waste management, dust control, noise exposure, and other environmental aspects of site operations.
• Ensure hazardous materials are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen workplace safety and environmental performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH IGC is preferred; IOSH certification or other recognized HSE qualifications will be an advantage.
• Previous experience in an HSE or safety role within construction, engineering consultancy, infrastructure, or related projects.
• Good knowledge of UAE HSE regulations and applicable Dubai authority requirements.
• Practical experience conducting site inspections, risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.
• Familiarity with risk assessments, method statements, permit-to-work systems, and HSE reporting procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office and the preparation of HSE documentation.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong hazard identification and risk assessment skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to workplace safety.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to identify unsafe practices and ensure timely corrective action.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and organizational abilities.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on engineering and construction-related projects.
• Professional development and exposure to HSE practices within the UAE.
• A collaborative working environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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