Lead HSE Engineer

SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.

As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins 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.

Acquired by SNC Lavalin in 2017, we also have an extensive depth of geographic exposure across 50 countries and breadth of 53,000 experts. As one of the largest engineering consultants, we have access to 17,000 staff in the Middle East making us one of the largest multidisciplinary consultancies in the region

Qualifications Required

• 15 years plus experience in OH&S (Min 3-5 years in Abu Dhabi).

• Experience in high raise building or infra/road construction projects.

• Supervision consultant role/experience will be preferred.

• Minimum HSE qualifications with Level 6 diploma in OH&S (NEBOSH diploma/NVQ 4 or 5 etc..)

• OSHAD – Abu Dhabi OSHMS Practitioner course certification

• ISO45001:2018 Lead auditor certification is a must

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and implement Atkins internal HSE management system requirements and procedures for Atkins site team.

• Adhere to project HSE requirements and implement this to Atkins 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 Sub Contractors HSE compliance with the project HSE requirements as per the Contract and HSE legislation / best practice

• Immediately bring to the attention of the Atkins 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 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 Contractors risk assessments and work method statements.

• Develop and update Atkins 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 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 HSE registers, e.g. training, induction, SEN, inspection reports, accident/Incident, and others as required.

• Report any accident on site immediately to Atkins UAE Health and Safety Manager and Line Manager.

• Communicate, coordinate and seek any advice from Atkins UAE Health and Safety Manager as required.

• On major issues, prior to issuing Safety Enforcement Notices – Prohibition Notice – seek advice from Atkins UAE Health and Safety Manager.

• Monitor the Contractor’s compliance with UAE Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) legislation and Contractors HSE Plan and report and follow up any breaches.

• Liaise with the Employer, Contractors and the Site Supervision Team and report status of safety issues.

• Liaise with contractors’ Project Managers, Construction Managers and Safety Managers to improve safety provisions.

• Prepare regular weekly, monthly and other reports as required on safety matters for issue to the Employer and Project Manager.

• Ensure that relevant safety measures have been put in place for Atkins Engineers & Inspectors and provide training as and when require.

• Co-ordinate safety-related activities for Atkins team and mentor regularly.

• Carry out inductions for Atkins site staff.

• General HSSE advice as required

SNC-Lavalin is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. 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, victimization 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.