Health & Safety Manager

RecruitMe Plus; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Health and Safety Manager to lead their HSE team for Fit-Out projects in Dammam. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and conducting site inspections to promote a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 12 to 15 years of experience in health and safety management. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and environmental stewardship at its core, and make a significant impact on the well-being of employees and the community.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Solid understanding of EHS standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs to minimize risk to employees and the environment.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

EHS Standards Knowledge

Communication Skills

Incident Investigation

Training Program Administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Construction, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

NEBOSH

IOSH

OSHA

ISO Safety Standards

OSS Reporting System

Job description

About the job Health & Safety Manager

Company Overview:

Our client, a well-established construction company based in Kuwait, is expanding its operations into KSA. They are seeking a well experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead and manage the HSE team for their Fit-Out projects in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities & Role:

• Develop and/or implement programs to minimize risk to employees, customers, and the environment.
• Gather EH&S information and evaluate results.
• Responsible for compliance evaluation of programs and facilities per company and governmental requirements.
• Perform evaluation and analysis of concept and feasibility studies.
• Assist in the implementation and delivery of the company's health and safety strategy across fit-out projects.
• Evaluate and specify work methods, design requirements, procedures, and policies.
• Administer EH&S safety training programs.
• Ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement across projects.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Provide support and guidance to site teams and contractors on best practices for health and safety.
• Assist in incident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Construction, Environmental Engineering, or any similar field.
• 12 to 15 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Solid and superb understanding of EHS standards and policies.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, codes, and standards in their EH&S discipline.
• Solid working knowledge and experience in NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, and other regulations and standards (holding certifications is highly preferred).
• Experience in ISO for Safety.
• Knowledge of OSS Reporting System.
• The ability to engage and influence site teams, ensuring health and safety best practices are followed.
• Explain complex information to others in a straightforward manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients.