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About the Role
Parsons Corporation seeks a Safety Engineer to monitor, audit, and enforce HSE compliance on major infrastructure projects in Dubai.
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Responsibilities
- Review and recommend approval of Contractor's Project HSE Plan, Traffic Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Environmental Management Plan, and Waste Management Plan
- Conduct daily, weekly, and ad hoc HSE inspections of all work areas
- Carry out planned HSE audits against the approved HSE Plan and applicable standards
- Issue HSE Observation Reports, Safety Violation Notices, and Stop Work Notices through the Resident Engineer
- Monitor high risk activities: excavation and shoring, working at height, lifting operations, confined space entry, hot works, tunnelling, blasting, traffic diversions, and night works
- Verify permit to work systems are correctly implemented
- Monitor implementation of approved Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) in accordance with RTA manual
- Verify implementation of tunnel safety arrangements: ventilation, gas monitoring, emergency lighting, rescue chambers, communication systems, and escape routes
- Verify NOCs from utility owners prior to excavation and inspect shoring, sheet piling, dewatering, and trench safety arrangements
- Inspect formwork, falsework, and scaffolding installations against approved drawings and third party certifications
- Monitor compliance with Dubai Municipality environmental regulations
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; maintain HSE statistics
Requirements
- B.Sc. in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related discipline) or a recognized HSE qualification
- Minimum 12 years' experience in HSE roles on construction projects
- At least 8 years on major infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities)
- Minimum of 5 years in the UAE/GCC
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or NEBOSH International Diploma
- IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA 30 hour Construction, ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, and First Aid certification highly preferred
- RTA HSE accreditation and OSHAD SF Practitioner registration advantageous
- Knowledge of Dubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice, RTA HSE specifications, OSHAD SF, UAE Federal Labour Law, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and international best practice
- Strong inspection and audit skills, incident investigation (TapRoot, 5 Why, Fishbone), risk assessment, HSE report writing, training delivery, and effective communication
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Job Purpose
- To monitor, audit, and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance on the project on behalf of the Consultant, ensuring that the Contractor implements a safe system of work in accordance with the contract HSE requirements, UAE Federal Law, Dubai Municipality (DM) Code of Construction
Key Responsibilities
- Review and recommend approval of the Contractor's Project HSE Plan, Traffic Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Environmental Management Plan, and Waste Management Plan.
- Verify compliance with the Dubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice, RTA HSE manual, OSHAD SF, and contract HSE specifications.
- Review Contractor's Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all high risk activities and recommend approval to the Resident Engineer.
- Conduct daily, weekly, and ad hoc HSE inspections of all work areas, including roadworks, bridges, tunnels, utility trenches, batching plants, and labour accommodation.
- Carry out planned HSE audits against the approved HSE Plan and applicable standards.
- Issue HSE Observation Reports, Safety Violation Notices, and Stop Work Notices through the Resident Engineer where required.
- Verify close out of all HSE non conformances and corrective actions.
- Monitor high risk activities: excavation and shoring, working at height, lifting operations, confined space entry, hot works, tunnelling, blasting (if any), traffic diversions, and night works.
- Verify permit to work systems are correctly implemented for excavation, hot work, confined space, working at height, and energized systems.
- Witness critical lifts, scaffold handovers, and shoring inspections, ensuring third party certifications are valid.
- Monitor implementation of approved Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) in accordance with RTA Traffic Control on Roadway Works manual.
- Inspect signage, barriers, lighting, flagmen positioning, and safe pedestrian routes around active works zones.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: B.Sc. in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related discipline) or a recognized HSE qualification.
- Experience: Minimum 12 years' experience in HSE roles on construction projects, with at least 8 years on major infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities) and a minimum of 5 years in the UAE/GCC.
- Certifications: NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or NEBOSH International Diploma. IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA 30 hour Construction, ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, and First Aid certification are highly preferred. RTA HSE accreditation and OSHAD SF Practitioner registration are adva
- Knowledge: Dubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice, RTA HSE specifications, OSHAD SF, UAE Federal Labour Law (HSE provisions), ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and international best practice (OSHA, HSE UK).
- Skills: Strong inspection and audit skills, incident investigation (TapRoot, 5 Why, Fishbone), risk assessment, HSE report writing, training delivery, and effective communication with multinational workforces.
Reporting Line
- The Safety Engineer reports directly to the Resident Engineer on all HSE matters and works in close coordination with the Senior Resident Engineer, Site Engineers, Materials Engineer, and the Contractor's HSE Manager and team.
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