About the Role / About the Job
The Senior Safety Engineer will report to the Lead Safety Engineer or the Project ESH Manager. This role encompasses conducting project-wide Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) initiatives, providing technical support and reviews of client contractor method statements and risk assessments, and offering safety technical support to construction departments and client contractors. The Senior Safety Engineer plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and standards during construction activities.
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Project Overview
Jubail is one of the company’s most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logistical planning on an unprecedented scale. The company has managed the Jubail project in Saudi Arabia since the mid-1970s. The company serves as the Management Services Contractor for the Royal Commission, managing design submissions and overseeing construction work performed by local contractors in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair Industrial Cities. The contract was recently renewed, with work focusing on building new residential communities, iconic structures, and various infrastructure developments through 2026.
Major Responsibilities
- Conduct project-wide ES&H initiatives, including vehicle inspection campaigns, focused assessments of contract work sites (work at height safety, chemical storage, traffic & pedestrian management, environmental inspections, scaffolding, PPE, excavations, etc.).
- Provide technical support and review of client contractor method statements and risk assessments.
- Offer safety technical support and assistance to contract projects during site visits.
- Advise customers, project construction colleagues, and client contractors/subcontractors on safety requirements that may affect ES&H during project execution.
- Recommend and input revisions for safety procedures, work processes, and other improvement measures.
- Conduct safety inspections/assessments of construction activities to ensure compliance with safety and health requirements, including contractual commitments, permits, and the project’s ES&H manual.
- Provide detailed reports on corrective actions.
- Produce training presentations and deliver training sessions when required.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Lead Safety Engineer and Project ESH Manager.
Education and Experience Requirements
- College/University degree in a relevant field (Management of ESH, construction, or engineering) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in the construction industry or related fields.
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing all aspects of Construction ESH Management.
- Experience conducting safety inspections/assessments during construction to monitor compliance with safety and health requirements.
- Significant experience working with construction contractors to ensure ESH standards are adhered to.
- Ability to prepare ESH training presentations and deliver training sessions.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials, physical risk exposures, and Personal Protective Equipment standards, along with People Based Safety processes.
- Experience managing/providing technical oversight of safety and/or health subcontractors or consultants.
- Knowledge of national and international environmental laws and regulations, permitting processes, and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with environmental management systems aligned with ISO14001 and ESH management systems adherent to ISO18001.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to explain ESH related work processes and standards to contractors.
- Ability to effectively communicate to diverse groups from senior managers to field workers.
- Self-motivated individual with good leadership skills and the capability to influence without authority.
- Strong ability to influence key stakeholders to make critical decisions.
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization and recognize and respect differences.
- Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods, and work processes.
- Experience in construction planning and execution.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste management, erosion and sediment control methods, and restoration techniques.
- NEBOSH/International General Certification preferred or similar ESH certification.
Total Rewards / Benefits
The company offers robust benefits to ensure employee well-being and professional development, contributing to sustainable growth and a legacy of success. Benefits include career advancement opportunities, programs to enhance workplace culture, and time off to recharge.
