SARS Certified Safety Officer in Dubai - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Job Purpose:

To ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, industry best practices, and internal HSE policies. The Safety Officer will promote a culture of safety on-site and support the implementation of the company’s safety management system, with compliance to the Safety Advisor Registration Scheme (SARS) guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment in accordance with SARS standards.
• Implement and monitor the site safety plan in line with company and project requirements.
• Carry out risk assessments, site inspections, and toolbox talks.
• Monitor and report on safety performance and compliance.
• Conduct incident/accident investigations and prepare detailed reports with root cause analysis.
• Ensure effective reporting, recording, and investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Help in development, implementation, monitoring & improvement of NAFFCO Group environmental health & safety programs.
• Support emergency preparedness plans and facilitate safety drills.
• Participate in client HSE meetings and audits as required.
• Maintain the HSE documentation system and records in line with SARS requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• SARS Registration (Safety Advisor Registration Scheme) – valid and current.
• NEBOSH General Certificate, NVQ Level 3/4 in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within construction, infrastructure, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Experience with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 45001) is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to various sites as required.
• Valid driver’s license (if site travel is required).
• Physically capable of site inspections and assessments.