Safety Officer

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.