Senior HSE Engineer & Site Safety Lead

KUZU GROUP; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

KUZU GROUP is hiring an HSE Engineer to lead the Health, Safety, and Environmental program across mobilization, site establishment, execution, and commissioning phases in Kuwait. You will drive policy, risk controls, and incident investigations with direct reporting lines to the Project Manager and supervision of site safety staff.

You will implement and monitor plans for emergency response, waste management, dust suppression, and safe lifting/entry operations, ensuring zero LTIs and strict

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of dedicated HSE construction experience on heavy civil/industrial EPC projects.
• Fluent English written and spoken; Arabic is a plus for inductions and liaison with Kuwaiti authorities.
• Experience with JHA, risk assessments, and PTW systems for hot work, lifting, and deep excavation.

Responsibilities

• Formulate site HSE Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and Waste Management Plan.
• Conduct JHA, risk assessments, and implement PTW systems for hazardous activities.
• Supervise Site/Safety Controllers and lead toolbox talks & inductions.
• Investigate incidents and maintain environmental controls (dust, chemicals, noise).
• Ensure compliance with Kuwait EPA standards and MPW safety regulations.

Skills

HSE management

JHA & PTW

Emergency response coordination

Environmental compliance

English proficiency

Education

B.Sc. in Engineering (Environmental/Civil/Mechanical/Chemical)

Accredited safety diploma

Job description

KUZU GROUP is hiring an HSE Engineer to lead the Health, Safety, and Environmental program across mobilization, site establishment, execution, and commissioning phases in Kuwait. You will drive policy, risk controls, and incident investigations with direct reporting lines to the Project Manager and supervision of site safety staff.

You will implement and monitor plans for emergency response, waste management, dust suppression, and safe lifting/entry operations, ensuring zero LTIs and strict