Safety Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled and experiencedSafety Engineer (Nebosh IGC)with a strong background in theconstruction of substations ,overhead transmission lines (OHTL) ,underground cable works , andbuilding infrastructure . The ideal candidate should be capable of enforcing standards, ensuring compliance, conducting inspections, managing documentation, and supporting continuous improvement in line with project requirements.Candidates with prior Saudi or GCC experience strongly preferred.Project Type:Electrical Substation, Overhead Transmission Lines (OHTL), and Associated Civil Works Key Responsibilities Implement allEnvironment, Health & Safety (EHS)requirements in line with Company Policy, Client-approved Loss Prevention Plan (LPP), legal obligations, and contractual requirements. Providetechnical guidance and leadershipon all safety-related matters to engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors. Conductregular site inspections, risk assessments, and auditsto ensure compliance with EHS Management Plans, Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems. Assist in theinvestigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions ; identify root causes and ensure effective corrective & preventive measures. Enforce and promote aZero Harm / Zero Incident cultureacross all project sites. Immediately report and escalate anyserious EHS violations or high-potential hazardsto the HSE Manager/Project Manager. Review, prepare, and presentEHS documentation, risk assessments, and safety plansfor client/consultant approval. Ensureproject-specific statutory and client EHS obligationsare clearly communicated and complied with by project managers, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors. Lead and coordinateEHS meetings, toolbox talks, and awareness campaignsto enhance safety culture. Verify competency and certification ofscaffolders, lifting supervisors, riggers, crane operators, and other high-risk trade personnel . Implementhazard identification and control measuresfor high-risk activities such as: Substation construction Tower erection & stringing (OHTL) Excavation & trenching Lifting operations Working at heights Confined space entry Electrical isolation & energization activities Ensure theEmergency Response Planis updated, tested through drills, and effective for fire, electrical incidents, working-at-height rescues, and medical emergencies. Promotebehavior-based safety programsand motivate workers to maintain high EHS standards. Deliver or coordinatemandatory safety training(general and job-specific) for all staff and workforce. Set, monitor, and reportEHS KPIs, objectives, and continual improvement programs . Maintain strong professional relationships withclients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodieson all EHS matters.Minimum Qualifications Academic: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Safety).Professional Certifications: Mandatory:NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC). Preferred: HSE Lead Auditor (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001) One-year Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Advanced EHS Certifications (NEBOSH Level 6–7 Diploma, CSP, GradIOSH/CMIOSH) First Aid & Firefighting Certification Computer literacy (MS Office, safety reporting tools). Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills. Experience: Minimum8+ years of HSE experiencein construction, with at least5 years in substations, OHTL, or large-scale power infrastructure projects . Prior experience withmultinational contractors, large national organizations, or authority-approved projects (SEC, ARAMCO, NG, NEOM, etc.)will be a strong advantage.NOTE : This Job is based in KSA