Safety Engineer

Responsibilities

• Monitor, audit, and enforce HSE compliance on major infrastructure projects to ensure adherence to UAE Federal Law and international standards.
• Review and recommend approval for Project HSE Plans, Traffic Management Plans, and Risk Assessments (RAMS).
• Conduct daily and weekly site inspections of roadworks, bridges, tunnels, and utility trenches.
• Monitor high-risk activities including excavation, working at height, lifting operations, and confined space entry.
• Oversee traffic and public safety in coordination with RTA and Dubai Police.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses, performing root cause analysis and verifying corrective actions.
• Maintain comprehensive HSE documentation, including incident reports, audit findings, and safety statistics.
• Verify that all site personnel have received proper HSE inductions and competency training.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or a related discipline).
• Minimum 12 years of HSE experience in construction, with at least 8 years on major infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working within the UAE or GCC region.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or NEBOSH International Diploma.
• Deep knowledge of Dubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice and RTA HSE specifications.
• Proficiency in international safety standards such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

Preferred Qualifications

• RTA HSE accreditation or OSHAD-SF Practitioner registration.
• IOSH Managing Safely or OSHA 30-hour Construction certification.
• ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience with incident investigation methodologies like TapRoot or 5-Why.

About the Company

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. We deliver tomorrow’s solutions today through an agile, innovative, and disruptive approach.