Safety Officer
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About the Role
Arabian Construction Co. is seeking a Safety Officer with NEBOSH Level 6 and building project experience to support HSE compliance on construction sites. Responsibilities include inspections, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training.
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Responsibilities
- Take an active role in site safety management and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations
- Monitor adherence to site safety rules by project teams, subcontractors, and vendors; issue warnings and stop work orders as required
- Conduct planned site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and OSH policies
- Maintain site safety files, registers, and records, and submit monthly safety reports
- Assist in investigating OHS related accidents, injuries, occupational hazards, illnesses, and near miss incidents
- Conduct emergency drills and exercises to test effectiveness of site emergency response plans
- Promote safety awareness by providing site induction training and safety briefings
- Coordinate hazardous materials and waste management activities
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree/diploma in HSE, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or NVQ Level 6 equivalent) – mandatory
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification – mandatory
- 5+ years of relevant HSE experience in engineering, construction villas / building projects
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Overview
- The Safety Officer is responsible for supporting and monitoring health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance across construction project sites.
- The role ensures implementation of safety requirements, conducts inspections and audits, supports risk assessments and incident investigations, and promotes a strong safety culture.
Key Accountabilities Site Safety Management & Compliance
- Take an active role in site safety management and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Monitor adherence to site safety rules by project teams, subcontractors, and vendors; issue warnings and stop work orders as required for non compliance.
- Conduct planned site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with statutory regulations (including ADPHC, ADOSH, DM Code, or other local requirements) and OSH policies.
- Maintain site safety files, registers, and records, and submit monthly safety reports to the Project HSE Manager and Group HSE Office.
- Identify problem areas and make necessary contingency arrangements to improve site safety performance.
Coordination, Communication & Reporting
- Work closely with safety representatives from supervising consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Communicate and report safety performance, observations, and issues to line management.
- Attend scheduled and ad hoc safety meetings.
- Respond to workers’ safety concerns and encourage suggestions to improve site safety.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with technical and non technical personnel.
Risk Assessment, Investigation & Emergency Response
- Assist in investigating OHS related accidents, injuries, occupational hazards, illnesses, and near miss incidents, and recommend preventive measures.
- Record, review, and comment on risk assessments and OHS method statements for hazardous site activities.
- Conduct emergency drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of site emergency response plans.
- Identify potential hazard areas and recommend preventive measures to the operations team.
- Coordinate with the site medical team regarding medicine requirements and health related matters.
Training & Safety Promotion
- Promote safety awareness by providing site induction training and safety briefings.
- Coordinate in house or external safety training programs for workers and supervisors.
- Coordinate with logistics to recommend and monitor site security measures and report substandard acts for improvement.
Hazardous Materials & Waste Management
- Coordinate hazardous materials and waste management activities with logistics and sustainability team.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with approved procedures.
Required Qualifications & Competencies
- Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree / diploma in HSE, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or NVQ Level 6 equivalent) – mandatory.
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification – mandatory.
- OSHA 10–30 Hours General Industry Safety and Health Program and/or other HSE related training preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant HSE experience in engineering, construction villas / building projects.
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