Heath and Safety Manager

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Riyadh is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to ensure a safe work environment. Responsibilities include developing safety policies, conducting training, and compliance monitoring. Candidates must have experience in construction and a deep understanding of health and safety guidelines in the Middle East. A NEBOSH qualification and a relevant degree are preferred.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Accommodation benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager in a construction environment.
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines.
• Experience working in the Middle East is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute health and safety plans according to legal guidelines.
• Prepare and enforce policies to establish health and safety culture.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Education

BSc / BA in safety management or relevant field

Valid qualification in occupational health and safety

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, accommodation and additional benefits apply.

We’re hiring a talented and ambitious Health and Safety Manager who has experience working in the Middle East for a construction company that specializes in complex designs and build projects with highly specialized specifications. Join an award-winning team!

Our client is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by guiding their policies and the well-being of employees, contractors and communities. Responsible for developing and implementing health and safety plans, enforcing policies, assessing risk, and ensuring compliance with legal guidelines. They conduct training, investigate incidents, and provide recommendations for improvement, aiming to create a safe and compliant workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
• Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager in a construction environment with relevant qualifications including Nebosh
• Working knowledge and experience of the Middle East
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
• Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• BSc / BA in safety management or relevant field is preferred
• Valid qualification in occupational health and safety
• Relevant Degree essential