AECOM

Safety Manager - Bridges and Infrastrcture

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 6 days ago

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

We are seeking a Safety Manager to join our project team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive safety programs for a large infrastructure projects. You will work collaboratively with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure all operations comply with local and international safety standards while maintaining a culture of safety excellence across all project sites. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and protocols specific to bridge and infrastructure construction projects Conduct comprehensive hazard assessments and risk analyses on active project sites to identify potential safety risks and vulnerabilities Investigate safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions Perform regular safety inspections and audits of construction sites, equipment, and work practices to ensure compliance with safety regulations Provide safety training and orientation programs to all project personnel, including contractors and subcontractors Maintain detailed safety documentation, records, and reports in compliance with UAE regulations and organizational requirements Collaborate with project managers and site supervisors to develop and execute emergency response and evacuation plans Monitor safety performance metrics and analyze data to identify trends and areas for continuous improvement Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce safety protocols across all project activities Communicate safety requirements and updates to all stakeholders, including management, workers, and regulatory authorities Stay current with evolving safety regulations, industry best practices, and standards applicable to infrastructure projects in the UAE

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of professional experience in safety management within construction or infrastructure projects Proven expertise in occupational health and safety (OHS) management and compliance Strong knowledge of construction safety standards, regulations, and best practices applicable in the UAE Demonstrated experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis Proficiency in hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety program development Experience working on Infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and protocols specific to bridge and infrastructure construction projects. Conduct comprehensive hazard assessments and risk analyses on active project sites to identify potential safety risks and vulnerabilities. Investigate safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions. Perform regular safety inspections and audits of construction sites, equipment, and work practices to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Provide safety training and orientation programs to all project personnel, including contractors and subcontractors. Maintain detailed safety documentation, records, and reports in compliance with UAE regulations and organizational requirements. Collaborate with project managers and site supervisors to develop and execute emergency response and evacuation plans. Monitor safety performance metrics and analyze data to identify trends and areas for continuous improvement. Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce safety protocols across all project activities. Communicate safety requirements and updates to all stakeholders, including management, workers, and regulatory authorities. Stay current with evolving safety regulations, industry best practices, and standards applicable to infrastructure projects in the UAE.

Skills

  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management
  • Incident investigation
  • Root cause analysis
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Safety program development
  • Safety inspections and audits
  • Emergency response planning
  • PPE enforcement
  • Safety training and orientation
  • Regulatory compliance (UAE safety regulations)
  • Documentation and record-keeping
  • Data analysis of safety metrics
  • Stakeholder communication

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