Senior Director of Safety

Discipline: Enviromental, Health & Safety
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Brian Doyle

Contact email: brian.doyle@elitetalenthub.ie
Job ref: 32945
Published: 3 months ago

Elite Talent Hub LTD Recruitment is a specialist in permanent staffing solutions for clients globally.

Our Client are one of largest construction companies in the Middle-East and have an expanding pipeline of projects across Saudia Arabia.

We are currently seeking a Senior Director of Safety for a large scale giga construction project.

Accountable for overseeing, coordinating and managing all aspects related to HSSE on the package.

Excellent salary plus bonus on offer.

 

Key Accountabilities & Activities

On-Site Management Strategy

  • Planning, coordinating and reporting on the implementation of the HSSE program.

  • Collaborate with all stakeholders on the package to integrate best practice and innovative approaches into the strategic framework.

  • Ensure alignment of construction strategies with the Master Planning Delivery Division's mandate, addressing every facet from project inception to completion.

  • Measure pro-active program wide objectives and in conjunction with the Senior HSSE Director, determine package specific targets that facilitate continuous improvement via robust, maintained KPIs.

  • Measure the HSSE performance of Stakeholders on the package and ensure a holistic, strategic approach is initiated to drive continuous improvement.

 

On-Site Management

  • Directly supervise and coordinate on-site construction activities, ensuring adherence to the HSSE requirements

  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, or federal regulations or compliance requirements related to construction and welfare.

  • Implement rigorous HSSE checking at all stages of the package, via formal and informal mechanisms.

  • Develop and implement HSSE improvement plans, campaigns and initiatives in conjunction with all stakeholders and measure the effectiveness of the program.

  • Provide support and guidance in the event of an incident occurring. Ensure robust corrective actions are identified and subsequently implemented.

  • Ensure optimal utilization of resources by constantly monitoring project requirements and adjusting allocations based on real-time package needs.

  • Ensure that all activities are planned in a safe manner and the approved methodology is implemented and maintained on the package.

  • Ensure that structured leadership engagements take place with all stakeholders actively involved.

  • Ensure that all construction activities adhere to local and international HSSE standards, prioritizing the well-being of the workforce and preventing potential hazards on site.

  • Ensure that various plans and standards are maintained to a high level and reflect the activities / works taking place on the package.

  • Ensure that sufficient, competent personnel are appointed to effectively manage works on site.

 

Relationship Management

  • Maintain a strong relationship with all stakeholders including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants

  • Engage regularly with stakeholders through formal sessions or meetings, nurturing a collaborative, open approach to drive improvement on the package.

  • Prioritize stakeholder engagement with public bodies, local communities, or other groups impacted by construction projects.

 

Functional Leadership

  • Manage on site HSSE Supervision Consultants and instill a sense of purpose, collaboration, and continuous learning.

  • Ensure the team's professional development by facilitating training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing platforms.

 

Risk Management

  • Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks within the construction site management activities including risk at design stage.

  • Collaborate with risk management teams to ensure a holistic approach to risk assessment and mitigation.

  • Ensure robust emergency and crises management procedures are in place and tested periodically at all levels of the organization.

  • Continuous Improvement

  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement with regards HSSE across the package. Lead by example.

  • Regularly evaluate Operational Standards and Procedures to identify areas of potential enhancement.

  • Foster a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to share feedback, innovative ideas, and best practices.

 

Background, Skills & Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelors’ degree or post-graduate diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

  • A Master’s Degree or professional certifications would be an added advantage.

 

Experience

  • A minimum of 20 years of experience in construction site management with exposure to large scale projects.

  • At least 10 years in a senior role, ideally with client and / or consultant experience.

  • Middle East experience would be an added advantage.