Qhse Officer

Dewan Consultants; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewan Consultants seeks a seasoned QHSE Officer for our Red Sea Global marine projects in Saudi Arabia. You will implement the QHSE Management System across beach restoration, dredging, and intertidal works, ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.

You will lead audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement, coordinating with supervisors, divers, operators, and client representatives to protect personnel and the environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, environmental science/engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7–10 years of QHSE experience in marine construction, dredging or coastal projects.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent certificates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the QHSE Management System for beach restoration and marine works.
• Conduct risk assessments and JSA; manage PTW processes and safety audits.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and reporting across project locations.
• Promote safety culture and environmental stewardship among personnel and contractors.

Skills

QHSE leadership

Auditing

Safety culture

Team coordination

Education

Bachelors in occupational health & safety or related

Tools

QMS

PTW

JSA

Job description

Required for a leading Marine in Saudi Arabia for their Operation & Maintenance

Job Information

Job Title

Reports to (Job)

Operational Manager / Operational Director

Division

Beach Restoration & Marine Operations

Department

Red Sea Beach Restoration

Job Grade

Job Code

Job Purpose

The QHSE Officer is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and continually improving the Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) Management System for all beach restoration, shoreline rehabilitation, marine dredging, sediment removal, and intertidal maintenance activities across the Red Sea Global project locations.

The role ensures that all operations are executed in compliance with Red Sea Global QHSE requirements, Saudi Arabian laws and regulations, international standards, environmental permits, and industry best practices while protecting employees, contractors, visitors, marine ecosystems, and project assets.

The QHSE Officer shall actively promote a proactive safety culture, environmental stewardship, quality assurance, and continuous improvement throughout all project activities.

Location: Shura, Shebara, Laheq, Turtle Bay Village, Nujuma & Ummahat Islands, Amaala & Red Sea Global Projects Saudi Arabia

Works Closely With: Supervisors, Surveyors, Dredging Machine Operators, Heavy Machinery Drivers, Divers, Mechanical Technicians, Electricians, Workshop Supervisor, Storekeeper, Marine Crew, Contractors, Consultants and Client Representatives

Job Responsibilities

The QHSE Officer shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Quality Management

• Implement and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan.
• Monitor compliance with project specifications, method statements, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify that beach restoration and dredging works meet approved quality standards.
• Conduct routine quality inspections of operational activities.
• Review and monitor quality control documentation and inspection records.
• Ensure survey benchmarks, beach profiles, and restoration levels comply with approved engineering requirements.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Verify calibration certificates for survey and testing equipment.
• Promote continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Health & Safety Management

• Implement the Project Health & Safety Management Plan.
• Conduct routine site safety inspections across beaches, islands, workshops, marine facilities, and operational areas.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and legal requirements.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and risk assessments for operational activities.
• Review and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Verify implementation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with safe lifting, excavation, marine, diving, electrical, and confined space procedures.
• Monitor use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Promote behavioural-based safety and safety awareness campaigns.
• Stop unsafe work when imminent danger exists.

Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with approved Environmental Management Plans (EMP).
• Monitor marine environmental protection measures during beach restoration and dredging operations.
• Ensure protection of coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, marine wildlife, and environmentally sensitive habitats.
• Monitor sediment control and water turbidity during dredging activities.
• Ensure proper waste segregation, handling, storage, transportation, and disposal.
• Monitor fuel storage, refueling activities, and spill prevention measures.
• Conduct environmental inspections and environmental compliance audits.
• Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Promote environmental awareness among project personnel.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and Red Sea Global sustainability requirements.

Marine Safety

• Monitor marine vessel operations and compliance with marine safety procedures.
• Verify safe operations of speedboats, Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), dredging equipment, and floating plant.
• Monitor diving operations to ensure compliance with approved dive plans and commercial diving regulations.
• Ensure life‑saving appliances, rescue equipment, and emergency response resources are available and serviceable.
• Verify emergency evacuation procedures for island and marine operations.
• Monitor weather conditions, tide information, and operational risks.

Incident Management

• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, environmental events, and property damage.
• Conduct root cause analysis using recognized investigation methodologies.
• Prepare detailed incident investigation reports.
• Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain incident statistics and safety performance indicators.
• Report serious incidents to management immediately.

Training & Competency

• Conduct HSE inductions for new employees and contractors.
• Deliver safety awareness training programs.
• Verify competency of operators, divers, boat operators, and heavy equipment personnel.
• Coordinate emergency drills, rescue exercises, and spill response training.
• Maintain training records and competency matrices.
• Monitor certification validity and refresher training requirements.

Audits & Compliance

• Conduct internal QHSE audits.
• Support external audits by clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Verify compliance with Red Sea Global standards.
• Ensure implementation of ISO Management Systems.
• Monitor legal compliance obligations.
• Prepare audit reports and monitor closure of findings.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain:
• Daily QHSE Reports.
• Weekly Safety Reports.
• Monthly QHSE Performance Reports.
• Environmental Monitoring Reports.
• Incident Investigation Reports.
• Near Miss Reports.
• Inspection Reports.
• Audit Reports.
• Training Records.
• Risk Assessment Registers.
• Hazard Observation Reports.
• Waste Management Records.
• Emergency Drill Reports.
• KPI Dashboards.
• Corrective Action Registers.

Emergency Response

• Participate in emergency response planning.
• Conduct emergency drills for fire, marine incidents, oil spills, medical emergencies, and environmental incidents.
• Coordinate with emergency response teams.
• Ensure emergency equipment remains operational.
• Support rescue and evacuation operations when required.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Promote a proactive QHSE culture across all project locations.
• Coach supervisors and employees on QHSE best practices.
• Encourage hazard reporting and employee engagement.
• Recommend improvements to operational procedures.
• Support implementation of continual improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience on Red Sea Global, NEOM, AMAALA, Saudi Aramco, or other major GCC marine and infrastructure projects with demonstrated implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems will be considered a significant advantage.

Job Stakeholders (Relationship)

Internal

• Red Sea Global Stakeholders
• Internal Departments
• Hotel operators
• Resort operators

External

• Consultants
• Environmental Authorities
• Marine Authorities
• Coast Guard
• Subcontractors
• Vendors

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

Education Qualification

Mandatory

• Bachelors degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.

Preferred

• Postgraduate Diploma or master’s degree in health, Safety, Environmental Management, or Quality Management.

Licenses Required

Mandatory

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent Occupational Health & Safety qualification.
• Company HSE Induction Certificate.
• Valid First Aid & CPR Certification.
• Incident Investigation Training.
• Risk Assessment Training.
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) Training.

Preferred Certifications

• NEBOSH International Diploma.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor.
• ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor.
• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor.
• IOSH Managing Safely or IOSH Working Safely.
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Awareness.
• Marine Environmental Protection Training.
• Oil Spill Prevention and Response Training.
• Confined Space Entry.
• Working at Height.
• Fire Warden / Fire Fighting Training.
• Defensive Driving Certificate.
• Basic Marine Safety Training.
Emergency Response and Crisis Management Training.

Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of QHSE experience in marine construction, dredging, coastal engineering, offshore operations, ports, harbors, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.
• Minimum 3 years in a dedicated QHSE role.
• Experience implementing integrated QHSE Management Systems.
• Experience working on environmentally sensitive marine or coastal projects.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, and risk assessments.
• GCC or Middle East project experience is highly preferred.
• Previous experience with Red Sea Global, NEOM, AMAALA, Saudi Aramco, or similar major projects is an advantage.

Skills

Technical Skills

• Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Occupational Health & Safety Management.
• Environmental Management Systems.
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification.
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) Management.
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis.
• Emergency Response Planning.
• Marine and Diving Safety.
• Environmental Monitoring.
• Waste Management.
• Spill Prevention and Response.
• Internal Auditing.
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Legal Compliance.
• KPI Monitoring and Performance Reporting.
• ISO Management Systems.
• Behavior-Based Safety (BBS).
• Contractor Safety Management.
• Safety Leadership.

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and coaching abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective stakeholder management.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Job Context

Candidates with experience in beach restoration, marine dredging, coastal engineering, offshore construction, island developments, ports, harbors, environmental rehabilitation, or large-scale infrastructure projects will be given preference. Experience managing QHSE systems in environmentally sensitive coastal and marine environments, particularly involving intertidal operations, sediment removal, marine logistics, diving activities, heavy equipment operations, and shoreline restoration, is highly desirable.

Job Financial Dimensions

Job Competencies

Leadership Competencies

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Microsoft Teams.
• SharePoint.
• SAP ERP (preferred).
• CMMS/EAM Systems (preferred).
• Incident Management Software.
• Audit Management Systems.
• Power BI (preferred).