HSE Officer

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U+A
Award‑winning international multidisciplinary design practice offering architecture, interiors, masterplanning, landscape & construction expertise.
Manage health, safety and environment compliance for construction projects
2 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Onsite
Company Size
181 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Design
Consulting
Project Management
Engineering
Construction Services
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
risk assessments
safety audits
site inspections
safety reporting
contractor liaison
h&s planning
  • In the case of a lack of safety control and imminent risk of injury or continual failure to address unsafe act/condition, issue a suspension of work instruction under the contract.
  • Review, approve and verify the implementation of the contractor's Health and Safety plans, method statements and risk assessments (MS/RA) and all other deliverables.
  • Communicate and ensure onward communication of the Health, Safety, Quality and Environment Policy, employer requirements, objectives, standards and goals as well as hazard, risk and controls information to all contractors and personnel working under the supervision.
  • Support the project managers and design consultant in delivering the required Health and Safety standards and performance and ensuring ongoing communication of any design issues.
  • Attend contractor meetings, be provided with minutes of, or chair any meetings as required to ensure the fulfillment of the contractual requirements.
  • Ensure contractor produces Health and Safety file as per employer’s requirements.
  • Chair weekly Health and Safety meetings with contractor’s Health and Safety and management teams.
  • Provide leadership, direction, guidance and technical assistance to the contractors in relation to the Health and Safety requirements and standards as required.
  • Continuously monitor and review the Health and Safety performance of the contractor and their supply chain, regularly appraise their effectiveness making sure that any Health and Safety nonconformances are rectified in a timely manner or escalated and that appropriate protective and preventative controls are maintained at all times.
  • Develop and deliver a monitoring schedule including tours, inspections and audits of site.
  • Ensure construction Health and Safety plans are in place for each contractor before construction begins.
  • Lead weekly formal Health and Safety inspections, workshops and meetings as required, and raise and verify close out of observations and actions identified.
  • Ensure the suitability and ongoing availability of security, traffic management, logistics and emergency arrangements.
  • Interface with contractor’s and employer’s Health and Safety departments.
  • Ensure that all accidents/incidents and near misses are reported and investigated in accordance with the employer’s protocols. Review and approve reports and provide technical support, guidance and recommendations as required.
  • Carry out Health and Safety pre-start kick-off meetings with contractors as per the employer’s agendas and requirements.
  • Develop a competency framework including training matrix, record and plan for the team.
  • Development, review and update of a Health, Safety and Environment Management Plan.
  • Ensure the implementation by the contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors working under the supervision contracts in line with the requirements set in:
  • Ensure that the contractor provides a sufficient number of competent Health and Safety professionals to satisfy both legal and employer requirements.
  • Report to the employer and Head Office on a regular basis on the Health and Safety performance, including submittal of a monthly Health and Safety report.
  • Ensure contractors develop and implement reward and recognition schemes.
What you bring
supervision
regulations
lead auditor
nebosh
bachelor
10+ yrs
  • Previous experience as a Supervision Consultant.
  • Knowledge of Dubai and Abu Dhabi Municipality H&S Regulations.
  • ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor
  • CM/Cert.-IOSH, CSP, CRSP, MIIRSM or Equivalent.
  • Level 5/+ Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH Level 5, NVQ Level 5, OTHM Level 6, BSC Diploma, etc)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in the Construction Industry.
Benefits
  • Health and Safety Management System
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Founded 2006
Year of Establishment
The company was established in Dubai in 2006.
Acquired 2023
Year of Acquisition
Acquired by Egis Group in June 2023.
  • Has grown into a global design firm.
  • Headquartered in Dubai, with offices in London, Toronto, and Cape Town.
  • Delivers high-end design solutions within a larger engineering network.
  • Projects include award-winning hospitality venues, high-rise residential towers, and mixed-use commercial developments.
  • Provides end-to-end services: architecture, interior design, masterplanning, landscape design, and construction supervision.
  • Known for large-scale masterplans and construction management across the Middle East and beyond.
  • Portfolio includes luxury resorts, schools, serviced villas, and landmark urban centres.
  • Operates under a design-centric, collaborative model with a focus on precision, innovation, and local insight.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
Inclusion & Diversity
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HSE Officer at U+A in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates