Health & Safety Lead Theme Park experience📣 Job Ad

About the Role

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is seeking a Health & Safety Lead with specific experience in theme park environments. This regular position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience to work closely with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders. The primary objective is to identify potential risks, implement preventive measures, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to foster a safe and incident-free working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Health & Safety management systems and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian health and safety regulations, client requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety assessments to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Develop and review risk assessments, safe work procedures, and method statements.
• Monitor safety performance and prepare periodic reports, dashboards, and KPI analyses.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers, supervisors, and site personnel on safety-related matters.
• Review contractor and subcontractor safety performance to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure proper implementation of permit-to-work systems and critical safety controls.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and coordinate emergency drills.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements and safe work practices.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities on all health and safety matters.
• Maintain accurate safety records, documentation, and statutory reports.
• Support project planning and execution by integrating health and safety requirements into project activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of Health & Safety experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience on large-scale construction, infrastructure, engineering, or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian health and safety regulations and international HSE standards.
• NEBOSH International Diploma or NEBOSH IGC certification is required.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CMIOSH, CRSP, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience with ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture.
• Experience managing contractor safety compliance and performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HSE management systems.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and travel to project sites as required.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this Health & Safety Lead position. Salary details will be disclosed during the recruitment process.