HSE Officer

AtkinsRéalis business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies.

As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins Réalis are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50-year history throughout the Middle East region.

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.

Atkins Réalis in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.

About AtkinsRéalis 

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.  

Responsibilities

Health, Safety and Environmental Officer

• Adhere to and implement Atkins Réalis internal HSE management system requirements and procedures for Atkins Réalis site team.
• Adhere to project HSE requirements and implement this to Atkins Réalis team.
• Monitor the compliance of all WSA staff with the applicable safety standards and company’s procedures and bring to the attention of the Project Manager any safety violations by WSA site team for their further action.
• Monitor, assess and report on Contractor and Subcontractors HSE compliance with the project HSE requirements as per the Contract and HSE legislation / best practice
• Immediately bring to the attention of the Atkins Réalis PM the critical and outstanding safety issues for their further actions.
• Conduct and co-ordinate regular safety training for WSA staff.
• Carry out daily site HSE tours with Contractor HSE staff and highlight findings.
• Issue Safety Enforcement Notices (SEN) as per applicable Atkins Réalis SEN procedure.
• Follow up with the Contractor on outstanding HSE issues, including SEN’s and ensuring prompt closure with adequate evidence of compliance.
• Review and comment of the Contractors HSE Plans. Advise the Contractor to update the site safety plan when necessary.
• Review and comment on Contractor’s risk assessments and work method statements.
• Develop and update Atkins Réalis HSE documents (the Safety File), e.g. HSE Plan, HSE specific site risk assessment, office risk assessment, office fire risk assessment, etc.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations for Atkins Réalis staff.
• Compile accident report and incident statistics.
• Chair weekly safety meetings where required with the Contractor and other parties as necessary. Issue MOM on time (within 48 hours). Report any outstanding and critical safety issues or lack of action by the Contractor in the weekly progress meetings.
• Prepare and maintain Atkins Réalis HSE registers, e.g. training, induction, SEN, inspection reports, accident/Incident, and others as required.
• Report any accident on site immediately to Atkins Réalis KSA Health and Safety Manager and Line Manager.
• Communicate, coordinate and seek any advice from Atkins Réalis KSA Health and Safety Manager as required.
• On major issues, prior to issuing Safety Enforcement Notices – Prohibition Notice – seek advice from Atkins Réalis KSA Health and Safety Manager.

Qualification & Certification:

• Minimum HSE qualifications with NEBOSH Diploma/IGC.
• Lead auditor course (ISO45001 and ISO14001).
• Professional membership from IIRSM/IOSH is preferred.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• 26 working days annual leave (6-day work week)
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

Atkins Réalis   is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.

Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.