Safety Advisor

Duties

Safety Leadership & Culture

• Acts as a field- based safety coach and mentor to execution and construction team
• Represents the client's safety onsite, promoting a proactive and positive safety culture
• Encourage reporting of all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Lead by example in enforcing safety standards and behaviors

HSE Oversight & Compliance

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Ensure contractor adherence to project- specific HSE plans, policies, and procedures
• Review and approve contractor safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international safety standards where applicable

Site Engagements & Audits

• Participate in daily site engagements with contractor and client construction teams
• Identify unsafe practices, hazardous conditions, and non- compliance issues
• Issue safety observations, notices, and non- conformance reports (NCRs)
• Follow up to ensure timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented

Risk Management & Hazard Control

• Identify potential risks associated with construction activities, focused on high- risk work (e.g., lifting operations, working at heights, electrical works, confined spaces)
• Ensure appropriate control measures are implemented and maintained
• Review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and task risk assessments
• Support planning and safe execution of complex or specialized activities (e.g., workshop installations, equipment setup

Incident Management & Reporting

• Lead or participate in incidents, accidents, and near miss investigations
• Ensure root cause analysis is conducted and corrective actions are implemented
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and safety performance metrics
• Report incidents to client leadership with clear recommendations for prevention

Safety Monitoring & Performance Tracking

• Support contractor in tracking safety KPIs, including incident rates, near misses, and audit findings
• Monitor contractor safety performance and intervene where necessary
• Provide regular safety reports highlighting trends, risks, and improvement actions

Training & Awareness

• Deliver client's Personnel Safety Management System training and field coaching to contractor and client personnel
• Ensure all personnel onsite receive appropriate safety inductions and training
• Support and monitor daily toolbox talks and safety briefings

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with the client Site Leadership, contractors, and consultants on safety matters
• Participate in project meetings to address safety challenges and updates
• Communicate safety expectations clearly across multilingual and multi- contractor environments
• Serve as the field point of contact for all safety, health, and emergency preparedness and response related issues

Emergency Preparedness

• Ensure emergency response plans are in place and effectively communicated
• Participate in emergency response drills for fire, medical emergencies, evacuation scenarios, etc.
• Verify availability and readiness of emergency equipment and resources

Documentation & Compliance Control

• Maintain accurate and organized safety documentation, training records, including inspections, permits, incident reports
• Review contractor safety documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Ensure proper permitting systems are in place (e.g., hot work, confined space entry, lifting permits)

Requisites

• Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 7- 12 years of construction safety experience, preferably on large scalf construction projects
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent are highly desirable
• Experience working as a client/owner representative is an advantage

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted