HSE Specialist

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis has long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

• Ensuring that the project heath, safety, environment plans reflects project policy 
• Advising and assisting the senior construction site representatives in the establishment and management of the job site HSE programs
• Identifying, eliminating and controlling any hazards to persons, environment, community and property
• Providing a coordinated plan for the overall project which complies with the prevailing HSE local regulations and international standards requirements at each location
• Inspecting the job site and conducting risk assessments to detect and correct HSE hazards
• Regularly inspecting the job accident, near misses and other site activity records and preparing job accident reports
• Periodically preparing weekly and monthly HSE audit report of these records
• Acting as an efficient member of the HSE Committee and Evacuation & Emergency Team
• Conducting HSE induction training to the project employees
• Providing first aid care to occupationally injured or ill personnel
• Preparing HSE Alerts and participating in preparing HSE meetings and health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) campaigns
• Performing other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

• Degree in construction, engineering or related field
• Certification by a recognized Safety, Health or Environmental body such as NEBOSH or British Safety Council certificates/diploma 
• Minimum 12 years of related work experience in the field of Health and Safety on railway projects
• Prior experience of working on rail projects in the GCC
• Thorough knowledge of GCC HSE regulations, welfare facilities requirements, enforcement procedures and reporting procedures
• Excellent English written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills