HSE Engineer (High-Rise & Mid-Rise Construction)

Job Title: HSE Engineer (High-Rise & Mid-Rise Construction)

Job Summary

The HSE (Health Safety & Environment) Engineer is responsible for implementing monitoring and enforcing health safety and environmental policies on high-rise and mid-rise building construction projects. The role ensures compliance with local regulations company HSE standards and international safety best practices to prevent accidents injuries and environmental harm.

Key Responsibilities

1. Health & Safety Management

• Develop implement and monitor project-specific HSE plans.
• Ensure safe systems of work for:
  • Working at heights
  • Scaffolding and formwork
  • Tower crane operations
  • Lifting activities
  • Excavation and confined spaces
• Monitor subcontractors’ compliance with HSE requirements.
• Enforce PPE usage and safety standards on site.

2. Site Inspections & Monitoring

• Conduct daily weekly and monthly safety inspections.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as:
  • Structural concrete works
  • Steel erection
  • Façade installation
  • MEP installation
• Maintain safety observation and reporting systems.

3. Incident Management

• Investigate accidents near-misses and unsafe conditions.
• Prepare incident reports and root cause analysis.
• Recommend preventive and corrective measures.
• Maintain accident and injury logs.

4. Training & Awareness

• Conduct site safety inductions for new workers.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Train workers on:
  • Fall protection systems
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Fire safety
  • Equipment safety

5. Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and implement emergency response plans.
• Coordinate emergency drills (fire evacuation medical).
• Ensure availability of first aid and firefighting equipment.

6. Environmental Management

• Monitor waste management practices.
• Ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials.
• Control dust noise and environmental pollution.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

7. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain HSE documentation and records.
• Prepare monthly HSE performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities during inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • NEBOSH (IGC or equivalent)
  • OSHA 30/40 Hour
  • IOSH (preferred)
  • SARS Certification is a must
• 8–10 years of experience in high-rise/mid-rise building construction.
• Strong knowledge of scaffolding lifting plans and fall protection systems.

Required Skills:

HSE Plans Working at Heights Scaffolding Formwork Tower Crane Operations Lifting Activities Excavation Confined Spaces PPE Usage Safety Inspections Hazard Identification Structural Concrete Works Steel Erection Façade Installation MEP Installation Incident Investigation Root Cause Analysis Training Fall Protection Systems Emergency Response Procedures Fire Safety Equipment Safety Emergency Drills Waste Management Hazardous Material Disposal Dust Control Noise Control Environmental Pollution Control HSE Documentation Compliance Regulatory Coordination NEBOSH OSHA 30/40 Hour IOSH SARS Certification Reporting Subcontractor Compliance Monitoring Safety Observation Implementation Monitoring Enforcement First Aid Firefighting Equipment Corrective Actions Preventive Measures Site Safety Inductions Toolbox Talks Safety Briefings Safety Observation Systems Performance Reports Coordination with Regulatory Authorities Strong Knowledge of Scaffolding Lifting Plans Fall Protection Systems