Job Title: Safety Officer
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company: Citiscape
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Industry: Infrastructure, Landscaping, Design & Construction
Role Purpose:
To ensure the effective implementation of safety procedures, practices, and standards across Construction, infrastructure and landscaping projects. The Safety Officer will oversee safety compliance, conduct risk assessments, and ensure a safe working environment on large-scale and giga projects such as golf courses, resorts, green zones, and public realm developments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. HSE Compliance & Monitoring
- Enforce the implementation of local and international health & safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001).
- Monitor day-to-day activities on-site to ensure safe working practices across all project stages.
- Develop, implement, and regularly update project-specific HSE plans, procedures, and emergency response plans.
2. Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Identify potential hazards related to landscaping, infrastructure development, earthworks, and golf course construction.
- Conduct risk assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all critical tasks.
- Implement control measures to reduce risks and improve safety culture on-site.
3. Training & Awareness
- Conduct HSE induction and refresher training for workers, subcontractors, and site teams.
- Organize toolbox talks, safety drills, and awareness campaigns.
- Promote best safety practices across multi-disciplinary project teams.
4. Inspection, Audits & Reporting
- Perform regular site inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs.
- Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports for management and client review.
5. Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with consultants, client HSE representatives, and authorities to ensure full compliance.
- Support project teams in meeting HSE KPIs set by giga projects such as Qiddiya, Red Sea, and King Salman Park.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education:
Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
Certifications:
- NEBOSH IGC
- OSHA 30 Hours / ISO 45001
- First Aid & Fire Safety Training
Experience:
- Minimum 4–8 years of experience in safety roles within, Construction, Infrastructure and Landscaping projects.
- Proven exposure to mega/giga projects such as Roshn, Red Sea, Qiddiya, Green Riyadh, King Salman Park, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with golf course development, resort landscaping, and urban infrastructure safety practices.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of risk management and environmental control procedures.
- Proficient in report writing, site documentation, and HSE compliance tracking.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and method statements from a safety perspective.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
- Department
- Partner Jobs
- Locations
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia