Safety Engineer

KEO International Consultants; Doha; On-site; QAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Qatar is seeking a talented Safety Engineer to enhance safety standards and ensure compliance on various projects. The role involves advising on Health and Safety practices, collaborating with teams, and developing policies. Candidates should have extensive experience in HSE management and relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team that values integrity and innovation.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Athletic sponsorships

Study assistance

Employee referral rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in HSE management.
• Certifications like NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Health and Safety advice to staff and contractors.
• Draft and review Health & Safety documents.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Health and Safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise where innovation is a way of life. We offer end-to-end services, taking clients from inspiration through conceptualization to realization in planning, design, or project delivery in built and natural environments. With over 60 years of experience, we have contributed to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences, and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

Join us to discover more than just a job. We foster professional development through internal global mobility and career growth, support a culture of health and well-being with on-demand counseling and workplace clinics, and celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups. Our benefits include hybrid working arrangements, athletic sponsorships, study assistance, and employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented Safety Engineer, seconded to our client from the government sector in Doha, Qatar.

This role involves providing Health and Safety advice to KEO staff and contractors to raise safety standards and ensure compliance on site. Success in this role includes:

• Providing specific Health & Safety support to the QSSE Manager.
• Drafting or reviewing Health & Safety documents as required.
• Developing and promoting Health & Safety policies for programs and projects.
• Reviewing and reporting on Health and Safety KPIs to ensure targets are met.
• Advising and supporting managers in implementing Health & Safety practices both on site and in the office.
• Collaborating with design and supervising consultants to resolve health, safety, and worker welfare issues.
• Working with the Design Department to improve Road Safety Audit methods.
• Acting as an internal facilitator to identify concerns and streamline processes.
• Monitoring policies and procedures, reporting areas for improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation across programs and projects.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on Health & Safety matters, identifying trends and vulnerabilities, and recommending corrective actions.
• Managing Non-conformance and achieving KPIs.
• Coordinating with Quality and Safety departments for HSE plan approvals.
• Performing additional duties as appropriate.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in HSE management of large-scale infrastructure, landscaping, and building projects. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science (Occupational Health, Safety, or related field) is required. Certifications such as NEBOSH (IGC/NGC), IOSH (Managing Safely, Working Safely), OSHA, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, and a valid First Aid Certificate are mandatory.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent English communication skills are essential. KEO values integrity, results, innovation, safety, and diversity, and we are eager to hear how you can contribute to our award-winning team. All applications will be treated confidentially.