Health, Safety and Environmental Officer - Saudi National

Job description / Role

We require a Health, Safety and Environmental Officer t o implement, review and report on all aspects of Atkins' Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management Systems and HSE Operational Procedures. To ensure HSE procedures and controls are adhered to by all employed on the project in accordance with the contract documents, relevant international standards and local / federal laws and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

- Visit project site frequently (as required) to supervise the ongoing construction activities.
- To ensure that the works are carried out safely and in-line with quality standards, in accordance to contract documents.
- Prepare and deliver site specific HSE Induction
- Prepare and deliver Safety Bite Training (basic level of complexity)
- Prepare and deliver in depth topic specific training (basic level of complexity)
- Challenge unsafe behaviour/attitude at any level when encountered
- Complete site specific HSE Plan
- Complete site specific RA, EIA and Fire Risk Assessment for small, non-complex projects)
- Complete Emergency Preparedness Plan (basic level of complexity)
- Prepare an effective Quarterly Monitoring Plan for a non-complex site
- Review contractor Method Statements & Risk Assessments (basic level of complexity)
- Conduct daily site inspections under the guidance of a more senior member of staff
- Conduct basic HSE System / Activity audits Assessments (basic level of complexity)
- Undertake investigations (including identifying root causes) of uncomplicated accidents (basic level of complexity)
- Analyse current HSE trends occurring on site and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
- Evaluate client / contractor competency & site performance (basic level of complexity)
- Escalate any serious HSE issues to the Area HSE Manager promptly
Write inspection reports / Safety Enforcement Notices / audit reports
- Draft Atkins' monthly HSE statistics report for RE approval
- Understand and apply general legislative OH&S requirements
- Develop an area of expertise (intermediate level of complexity)
- Apply full working knowledge of the Atkins' safety management system
- Implement and maintain an effective HSE document recording system
- Effectively prioritise work load
- Work with staff to solve safety problems
- Implement Atkins' HR policies where appropriate

Requirements

Requirements

- A degree or diploma qualification in a related field.
- Must be qualified with relevant Health and Safety Qualifications- Minimum NEBOSH IGC, OHSAS
- Minimum 5-6 years ac tive experience working on consultancies, civil engineering / construction projects in the Middle East.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

Salary & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes

- A competitive salary
- 22 working days annual leave
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultant.

SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.

Atkins has been established in the Gulf for over 40 years, having first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. The regional head office (Dubai) was established in 1979. In July 2017, Atkins was acquired by SNC Lavalin and so it is now part of larger global group that can support the full range of project delivery, from inception to construction and final operation.

As one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.

Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).