Summary
ISG Middle East is seeking an HSE Advisor for a project role in Dubai. The advisor will support the Project Management Team and Trade Contractors with HSE guidance, site inspections, audits, risk controls, incident investigations, reporting and workforce engagement. Applicants need at least five years of relevant experience in construction, fit-out or engineering and a recognised HSE qualification such as the NEBOSH International General Certificate. Trakhees SARS registration is desired; additional safety qualifications and experience with digital HSE reporting systems are beneficial.
The posting
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Key accountabilities
- Provide competent HSE advice, support and guidance to the Project Management Team, employees and Trade Contractors to support safe and compliant project delivery.
- Support the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the Project HSE Plan, ensuring requirements are effectively communicated and implemented across the project.
- Undertake regular site inspections, assurance activities and audits to monitor compliance with ISG standards, project requirements, approved RAMS and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Identify unsafe conditions, behaviours and emerging risks, and work with the responsible project team and Trade Contractors to ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented and closed within agreed timescales.
- Review Trade Contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) from an HSE perspective, providing comments and recommendations prior to acceptance by the responsible project management team.
- Monitor site activities to verify that works are being undertaken in accordance with approved RAMS, permits, project controls and agreed safe systems of work.
- Support the project team and Trade Contractors in the identification and assessment of HSE risks and the development of suitable control measures.
- Monitor high-risk activities and critical controls, escalating significant deficiencies to the appropriate Project Manager, Construction Manager or Head of HSQE where required.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of project fire prevention and emergency arrangements, including inspection of fire points, escape routes, emergency signage and associated equipment.
- Ensure statutory, project and safety signage, notice boards and HSE information are maintained, current and appropriately displayed.
- Produce and communicate routine HSE reports, observations, performance information and statistics to the Project Team and relevant Trade Contractors.
- Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection reports, registers, trackers and supporting documentation in accordance with the project HSE management system.
- Support and participate in internal, client, consultant and external HSE audits, inspections and site tours, ensuring resulting actions and observations are effectively tracked through to closure.
- Prepare for and participate in weekly and monthly HSE review meetings, providing relevant performance information, trends, concerns and improvement opportunities.
- Support the delivery and coordination of project HSE inductions, briefings, campaigns, stand-downs and other workforce engagement activities.
- Monitor the quality and effectiveness of Trade Contractor toolbox talks and other workforce HSE communications, providing support or intervention where required.
- Promote positive HSE behaviours and encourage active workforce participation through engagement, coaching, recognition and positive reinforcement.
- Intervene where unsafe work or conditions are identified and escalate serious or imminent risks in accordance with ISG procedures and project authority arrangements.
- Support the investigation of incidents, near misses, property damage and other HSE events, including evidence gathering, identification of contributing factors, corrective actions and lessons learned.
- Assist with the communication and implementation of lessons learned following incidents, audits, observations or identified trends.
- Undertake worker welfare inspections and audits, including accommodation standards, welfare facilities, employment practice checks and worker engagement/interviews where required.
- Liaise professionally with Clients, Consultants, Trade Contractors and other project stakeholders on HSE matters and support the timely closure of observations and actions.
- Monitor changes to applicable HSE legislation, regulatory requirements and project standards and support the implementation of any necessary changes.
- Lead by example and actively promote a positive HSE culture, encouraging individuals at all levels to take ownership of health, safety and wellbeing.
- Recognise and promote examples of positive HSE performance and apply the appropriate intervention or escalation process where unsafe behaviours or repeated non-compliance are identified.
Employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. Employees must co-operate with employers and co-workers to help everyone meet their health and safety legal requirements.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years experience in an HSE Advisor, Safety Officer or similar role within the construction, fit-out or engineering industry.
- Recognised HSE qualification such as NEBOSH International General Certificate.
- Trakhees Safety Advisor Registration Scheme (SARS), desired.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with project teams, Trade Contractors, Clients and Consultants.
- Ability to positively influence workforce behaviour through coaching, engagement and intervention.
- Strong report writing and record-keeping skills, with good attention to detail.
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications and digital HSE reporting or inspection systems.
- Additional qualifications in areas such as First Aid, Fire Safety, Work at Height, Lifting Operations or Incident Investigation would be beneficial.