Health and Safety engineer

Job Purpose:

The Health & Safety Engineer is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving health and safety standards to ensure a safe working environment, full regulatory compliance, and effective risk mitigation across all projects and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards in line with local regulations and international best practices (ISO 45001).
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE laws, regulations, and authority requirements.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; prepare detailed reports and root cause analyses with preventive recommendations.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE compliance and enforce safety requirements on-site.
• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training programs to employees and contractors.
• Review method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Track and report HSE KPIs, statistics, and performance dashboards to management.
• Support emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Health & Safety roles, preferably within construction, infrastructure, or large-scale projects.
• Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or OSHA are highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local HSE regulations and international standards (ISO 45001).
• Proven experience in site-based HSE management and contractor oversight.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong risk assessment and hazard identification skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to influence, challenge unsafe practices, and enforce compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting tools.
• Proactive, assertive, and safety-driven mindset.