Health and Safety Officer

DCS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer. The role involves ensuring compliance with HSE regulations across various projects, conducting risk assessments, preparing emergency response plans, and delivering training sessions. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety, alongside a minimum of 5 years' expertise in large-scale projects. Strong knowledge of HSE standards and excellent communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health & Safety in large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of international HSE standards like OSHA and NEBOSH.
• Excellent command of English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations across projects.
• Conduct risk assessments and prepare emergency response plans.
• Monitor HSE compliance of contractors and deliver training sessions.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Training Delivery

Technical Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with national and international Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations and standards across airport construction projects.

Develop, implement, and monitor safety procedures and site‑specific safety plans.

Conduct risk assessments, job safety analyses, and prepare emergency response plans.

Investigate incidents, near‑misses, and occupational accidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive measures.

Monitor and enforce HSE compliance of Büro contractors and subcontractors on site.

Deliver HSE training and awareness sessions to project teams הס workers.

Maintain and update all HSE documentation, reports, and records throughout the project lifecycle.

Coordinate with project management, consultants, and relevant authorities regarding HSE requirements.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in Health & Safety, preferably within large‑scale construction and/or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of international HSE standards (OSHA, NEBOSH, ISO 45001, etc.).
• Background in mechanical or electrical inspection with the ability toDDS assess technical compliance and safety aspects.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is an advantage.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication, reporting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to site conditions.

Preferred Competenciesինգ>

• Previous experience in airport or aviation‑related projects.
• Certified in First Aid, Fire Safety, or Emergency Response.
• Ability to work in multicultural environments and coordinate multiple stakeholders.