Description
WSP Middle East is seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety officer to ensure that Health & Safety policies and procedures are effectively embedded across projects, sites, and office environments in compliance with local and international rules and regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage health, safety, and environmental arrangements for the project against WSP HSEQ/client HSEQ Management System requirements.
- Manage HSE Inspectors to monitor implementation of health and safety arrangements at project site level.
- Develop and deliver health, safety, and environmental training to WSP employees.
- Review and approve contractor's health, safety, and environmental plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Plan daily morning site visits to ensure health and safety measures are in place.
- Carry out weekly joint HSE inspections with HSE Inspectors and contractor personnel.
- Organise HSE meetings with clients, WSP project staff, and contractors.
- Initiate and test emergency response plans.
- Ensure HSE Inspectors follow up on contractor's incident investigation reports.
- Conduct regular site safety reviews.
- Liaise with enforcement authorities and prepare monthly HSE reports.
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence.
- Proficiency in English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or relevant subject.
- Qualified with relevant Health and Safety Qualifications (minimum NEBOSH IGC).
- Minimum 7+ years' experience in dealing with major construction projects.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- First-class medical cover
- Paid professional subscriptions