HSE Officer

Implement and monitor the project's Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and safety plans in accordance with company requirements and client regulations.

Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits to identify unsafe conditions, unsafe practices and potential hazards.

Monitor construction activities such as excavation, trenching, road works, asphalt paving, earthworks, utility installation, drainage, and concrete works to ensure safe execution.

Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessments and Method Statement reviews before commencement of construction activities.

Ensure proper implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) systems for high-risk activities, including excavation, lifting operations, confined space entry and hot work.

Monitor excavation and trenching activities, ensuring proper shoring, barricading, safe access and protection against cave-ins.

Ensure traffic management plans are implemented, including vehicle movement, equipment operations, pedestrian safety and road diversions.

Monitor the safe operation of heavy equipment and machinery, including excavators, loaders, graders, rollers, cranes and dump trucks.

Conduct daily toolbox talks, safety inductions and HSE awareness training for employees, subcontractors and site personnel.

Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences, prepare investigation reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and enforce compliance with site safety requirements.

Monitor lifting operations, working at height, electrical safety, scaffolding and other high-risk construction activities.

Ensure proper housekeeping, waste management, dust suppression, noise control and environmental protection measures.

Coordinate with project managers, construction engineers, site supervisors, subcontractors and client HSE representatives on all safety-related matters.

Maintain HSE documentation, including inspection reports, risk assessments, incident reports, toolbox talk records, training records and safety statistics.

Monitor emergency preparedness, ensuring emergency response procedures, firefighting equipment, first aid facilities and evacuation arrangements are in place.

Follow up on HSE non-conformities and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Ensure compliance with applicable UAE occupational health and safety regulations, environmental requirements and project-specific HSE standards.

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety / Engineering or relevant discipline.

NEBOSH IGC certification.

IOSH certification.

First Aid and Fire Safety training.

UAE infrastructure construction project experience.

Knowledge of Abu Dhabi or relevant UAE authority HSE requirements