Summary
Drake & Scull International is hiring a full-time Safety Officer (MEP) in the UAE to support HSE compliance across construction activities. The role includes conducting site inspections, delivering toolbox talks and inductions, monitoring permits and PPE, and maintaining HSE records. The officer will also support incident investigations and coordinate corrective actions with engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and site teams. Applicants need a NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent qualification and at least 4 years of construction or MEP site safety experience.
The posting
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September 09, 2026
SAFETY OFFICER (MEP)
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- Full-time
- UAE
Role Description
We are looking for a proactive Safety Officer to support HSE compliance across MEP construction activities. The role will monitor daily site conditions, promote safe work practices, conduct inspections and toolbox talks, and support incident prevention across high-risk MEP activities such as lifting, hot works, work at height, confined spaces, electrical works and testing activities.
Key Responsibilities
· Conduct daily HSE inspections across MEP work areas and report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and non-compliances.
· Support toolbox talks, safety inductions, awareness sessions and site-level HSE campaigns.
· Monitor permits, PPE compliance, housekeeping, work at height, hot works, lifting, electrical safety and access control.
· Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and labour teams to close safety observations promptly.
· Maintain HSE records including inspection reports, toolbox attendance, observation logs, incident records and corrective actions.
· Support incident reporting, preliminary investigation and implementation of preventive actions.
· Promote a positive safety culture while supporting site progress and operational discipline.
Essential
› NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent HSE qualification.
› Minimum 4 years of construction/MEP site safety experience.
› Good understanding of site safety practices, permits, PPE, risk assessments, toolbox talks and incident reporting.
› Experience working with blue-collar site teams, foremen, engineers and subcontractors.
› Strong communication, observation, reporting and follow-up skills.
› Ability to work under site pressure while maintaining safety compliance.
Desired
› UAE/GCC construction project experience.
› First Aid, Fire Warden or related HSE training.
› Experience in high-rise, hospitality or mixed-use projects.