Safety Officer - Civil Contractor

Job description / Role

Our Multi National Civil Contracting client has a new requirement for a number of experienced Safety Officers to join their team in Abu Dhabi at a prestigious new project in the Emirate. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Safety Officer on major high rise projects in the UAE and have worked in the capacity of Safety Officer for a Main or Civil Contracting company previously.

This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity employed by our client.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the implementation of QHSE procedures, policies and standards that form the Company QHSE Management System, including review and possible revision
• Attending QHSE Meetings as per Clients’ and QHSE Management System requirements.
• Assist relevant personnel in development/implementation of documented processes (where a need is identified).
• Assist in the development revision of Risk Assessments and COSHH assessments, wherever necessary.
• Assisting Head of QHSE to evaluate QHSE performances such as (inspections, incident, trainings, working hours etc.) and reporting to the Top Management and/or to any other relevant interested party.
• Conduct periodic PTW Audits & accommodation inspection.
• Follow up the actions for identified discrepancies.
• Assist in completing the emergency drills / exercises as per the approved Emergency Exercise Drill plan
• Daily checks on workshops, plants and work / construction sites to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Carry out QHSE refresher inductions for all the on-site personnel & Visitor induction for all the contractors & visitors visiting the project site

Safety Officer Experience:
• Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering or related preferred
• Minimum of NEBOSH and OSHAD certification
• 2+ years of relevant experience as a HSE Engineer in civil construction projects
• Proven track record of working as a HSE Engineer on civil infrastructure and build projects
• Previous main contractor and civil infrastructure project experience is essential

Salary:
AED 7,000 to 10,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.

We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait

J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.