Safety Engineer

Sunreef Yachts is looking for an experienced Safety Engineer to support health, safety and environment (HSE) work in its luxury yacht manufacturing shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah. The role covers safety across construction, assembly, outfitting, testing and commissioning.

The role:

• Monitor HSE compliance and carry out routine safety inspections across production areas, vessels and docks
• Manage permit-to-work arrangements for high-risk jobs such as hot work, confined spaces, work at height, lifting and electrical isolation
• Oversee safe handling of resins, paints, solvents and other chemicals during composite and painting work
• Prepare risk assessments, job safety analyses and method statements, and keep HSE records up to date
• Investigate incidents and near misses, find root causes and track corrective actions
• Check lifting operations, equipment certification and machinery safety
• Carry out fire-prevention inspections and take part in emergency drills
• Deliver inductions and toolbox talks and coach supervisors on safe working

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on innovative and sustainable projects
• Supportive, growth-oriented working environment
• Exposure to international standards and advanced technologies

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or a related technical discipline
• NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, OSHA or equivalent HSE certification preferred
• Typically 3–5+ years of HSE experience, preferably in yacht building, shipbuilding, ship repair, marine construction or heavy manufacturing
• Practical experience with permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, incident investigations and site inspections
• Experience supervising high-risk activities such as hot work, confined-space entry, work at height and lifting
• Direct experience in luxury yacht or superyacht manufacturing, shipyards, FRP/composite work or yacht outfitting is strongly preferred