Safety Officer

Job description / Role

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Safety Officer to join our team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring a safe and compliant working environment by promoting a culture of safety, conducting regular inspections, and implementing safety protocols. If you are passionate about safety and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and procedures
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Provide safety training and workshops for all employees
- Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences
- Collaborate with management to promote a positive safety culture
- Prepare safety documentation and reports for regulatory agencies and SOPs
- Stay updated on industry standards and regulations to ensure compliance
- Assist in emergency response planning and training

- Bachelor’s degree. Degree in occupational health and safety will be an advantage
- Working on RTA PROJECTS EXPERIENCE is mandatory
- At least 3 - 5 years of experience in a safety officer role, preferably in the ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- Strong knowledge of UAE safety regulations and industry standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to conduct training and presentations effectively (Holding trainer certification will be an advantage)
- Proactive approach to problem-solving
- Certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent is mandatory

About the Company

Colas Middle East is one of the largest and leading suppliers of aggregates and asphalt to the Middle East construction industry, in addition to asphalt laying and contracting services. As a specialized Asphalt contractor, we offer a unique combination of the most advanced technical expertise, local knowledge and financial stability.

Colas Middle East with eminent partners in the UAE, Oman and Qatar, has been in the region for the last 40 years. We produce on an average 8 million tonnes of Gabbro Aggregates and 1.6 million tonnes of Asphalt per annum.

Colas Middle East is operated and partially owned by Colas Group which is a French multinational civil engineering firm specialized in road construction. Colas Group operates in every aspect of construction and maintenance of road and other types of transport infrastructure as well as on projects involving urban development and recreational facilities.

Backed by a workforce of 60,000 people, Colas undertakes about 80,000 projects every year via a network of 800 construction units and 2000 material production sites in around fifty countries worldwide in five continents.