Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer Job Snapshot
- Role:
Safety Engineer

- Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Construction
- Function:
Environmental Health & Safety Services

- Experience:

Minimum 8 years in highway, bridge, and underpass projects in the UAE
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Position Overview Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join its team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position focuses on implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements for highway, bridge, and underpass construction projects. You will ensure that project safety plans comply with Parsons corporate HSE policies, client requirements, UAE legislation, and applicable Dubai construction safety regulations.

The role involves monitoring contractor safety performance, reviewing risk assessments and safety documentation, conducting site inspections, and coordinating corrective actions to maintain a safe construction environment. The successful candidate will have a relevant bachelor’s degree, internationally recognized safety training or certifications, and at least eight years of Safety Engineer experience on highway, bridge, and underpass projects in the UAE.

Job Details
- Country:
United Arab Emirates
- City:
Dubai
- Industry: Construction
- Function:
Environmental Health & Safety Services
- Salary:
Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality:
Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

• HSE Policy Implementation and Compliance
  - Implement corporate HSE policies, project safety plans, and applicable health and safety legislation.
• Ensure project safety procedures comply with Parsons corporate requirements and prevailing regional safety regulations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with client safety requirements and contractual HSE obligations.
• Track HSE performance against established safety targets and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with the Safety Manager and contractors to strengthen implementation of HSE management procedures.
• Support consistent application of health, safety, and environmental requirements across construction activities.

• Conduct regular HSE inspections of construction sites and ongoing activities.
• Monitor contractors to verify implementation of applicable safety measures.
• Identify unsafe conditions, hazardous activities, and deviations from approved safety procedures.
• Report safety deficiencies to the Resident Engineer for immediate corrective action.
• Follow up with contractors to verify that identified safety issues are addressed.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented hazard control measures.
• Support continuous improvement of construction site safety performance.

• Review contractors site safety plans for compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate emergency response and preparedness plans.
• Review method statements and associated risk assessments for construction activities.
• Assess proposed hazard identification and control measures.
• Verify that safety procedures address relevant construction risks.
• Monitor implementation of approved safety plans and risk control measures.
• Coordinate with contractors to resolve deficiencies in safety documentation and procedures.

• Review contractors monthly HSE inspection reports and performance records.
• Monitor HSE statistics, safety targets, and compliance indicators.
• Identify recurring safety issues and recommend preventive measures.
• Maintain oversight of contractor safety documentation and reporting activities.
• Communicate safety findings to the Safety Manager, Resident Engineer, and relevant project personnel.
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