Safety Inspector

About the Role

Pace | Architecture, Engineering + Planning is seeking a Safety Inspector to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on ensuring that all construction activities within the assigned scope adhere to the company's and contractors' agreed standards for health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). The Safety Inspector will be instrumental in promoting a positive and compliant HSSE culture, influencing all stakeholders to achieve high levels of performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Pace Project Director/Resident Engineer with daily HSSE operations for the Pace team.
• Contribute to the production of project HSSE statistics and KPI information as requested.
• Support continuous improvement through regular HSSE inspections and trend analysis to ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with the client on all aspects of project HSSE.
• Assist in identifying and assessing hazards, including escalating contractor non-compliance with HSSE mitigation strategies.
• Support HSSE workshops and training sessions.
• Aid in preparing internal and external HSSE reports when required.
• Verify that all incidents are thoroughly investigated, with correct root causes determined and appropriate corrective and preventative actions implemented.
• Deliver services with limited supervision for day-to-day tasks and work autonomously on contract and system HSSE deliverables.
• Escalate non-compliance with site HSSE programs in accordance with contract documents and other related requirements.
• Conduct regular project HSSE meetings to focus on compliance and continuous improvement.
• Identify and determine necessary on-site HSSE measures for emergency preparedness.
• Provide leadership and advice on all HSSE-related matters in conjunction with the Pace HSSE Director/Manager.
• Incorporate all HSSE data collected from site inspections, emergency preparedness, and response into monthly HSSE reports as requested.
• Influence others through consistent model management, demonstrating strong business fundamentals and sound ethics.
• Oversee contractor building and road safety strategies and HSSE programs.
• Promote internal project HSSE awareness through regular training sessions.
• Provide support, coordination, and advice on HSSE practices, systems, and procedures, including coaching all stakeholders.
• Verify contractor HSSE closeout actions related to identified hazards.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, contractors, and all external stakeholders to develop and maintain a positive and safety-conscious culture.
• Undertake other related duties as directed.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a relevant safety inspection or HSSE role.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, energize, and positively influence stakeholders towards achieving HSSE performance goals.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis. The Safety Inspector will work within a dynamic environment, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to uphold and improve HSSE standards across construction projects.