About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Are you the type of person who instinctively surveys every construction site for potential hazards—and immediately starts imagining solutions? If you’re a detail-oriented, quick-on-your-feet Safety Engineer with DM & DDA certifications, this opportunity might feel like it has your name on it. Join a leading Dubai-based contracting firm in Al Qusais, where your strong safety know-how is not just wanted, but urgently needed to keep dynamic, high-profile projects moving smoothly and safely.
About the Company
Our company isn’t just another name in Dubai’s ever-changing skyline—we’re a close-knit team that takes incredible pride in delivering complex builds on time and, most importantly, with everyone going home safely each day. Here, safety isn’t an afterthought or a checkbox. It’s a value that runs through our Friday all-hands and our impromptu site coffee breaks. We grow fast, face new challenges daily, and genuinely celebrate every project milestone—together.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Oversee daily site operations to ensure strict compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM) and Dubai Development Authority (DDA) safety regulations
- Conduct regular safety audits, walk-throughs, and toolbox talks—making sure every team member feels both heard and protected
- Develop and implement comprehensive site-specific safety plans that go beyond the minimum checklist
- Investigate incidents (no matter how small), find their root causes, and drive practical solutions so they don’t happen again
- Champion a culture of proactive safety, running training sessions and sharing best practices that actually stick
- Liaise with site managers, subcontractors, and local authorities to keep everyone in the safety loop
- Maintain meticulous safety documentation and ensure all site records are up-to-date before the next inspector stops by
- Respond quickly to urgent safety concerns—sometimes before others even raise the flag
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves
- Valid certifications from both Dubai Municipality (DM) and Dubai Development Authority (DDA)
- Proven site-based experience as a Safety Engineer (ideally with large-scale contracting projects in the UAE)
- Up-to-date knowledge of UAE safety standards, regulations, and best practices
- Strong communication skills—willing to listen and not shy to speak up when it matters
- Excellent organizational habits and razor-sharp attention to detail
Nice-to-Haves
- Additional safety credentials (like NEBOSH or OSHA)
- Prior experience with rapid-response or urgent hiring roles
- Arabic language skills (great for on-the-ground rapport)
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary that recognizes both your experience and your certifications
- Health insurance and annual leave that actually lets you recharge
- Supportive management with an open-door policy (literally—they’re almost never behind those doors)
- Opportunities to lead safety initiatives and shape the way we do things company-wide
- Work-life balance: we respect your off-hours and personal commitments
- A collaborative team where your voice gets heard and your impact is visible
- Central site location in Al Qusais—easy to reach, close to everything
If you believe a safer site is a better site—and you’re ready to make a difference with a group that feels the same—this could be your next great move.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- How have you ensured compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM) and Dubai Development Authority (DDA) regulations on previous construction projects?
- Can you walk me through your approach to developing and implementing a site-specific safety plan that goes beyond standard protocols?
- Describe a time when you identified a potential hazard before anyone else and what steps you took to mitigate it on-site.
- What process do you follow when investigating even minor site incidents to determine root causes and prevent recurrence?
- How do you keep your knowledge of evolving UAE safety standards and best practices up to date?
- Share an experience where you had to coordinate safety initiatives with subcontractors or local authorities. What challenges arose, and how did you resolve them?
- Can you give an example of a safety training session you led that had a lasting impact on team behavior?
- Describe a situation where you had to respond urgently to a safety concern. How did you prioritize and communicate your actions with the team?
- Sometimes site team members feel hesitant to speak up about safety issues. How do you foster open communication and trust among diverse crews?
- How do you manage meticulous safety documentation, especially under tight project deadlines or during inspections?
- Tell us about a time when your organizational habits helped your team navigate a particularly hectic phase of a project.
- What draws you to a team-focused company culture, and how do you contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment?
- How do you balance enforcing strict safety standards with maintaining positive relationships on-site, especially during stressful moments?
- If you had the opportunity, what safety initiative or change would you most want to champion in our company?