Graduate Health and Safety Specialist

We are a sector focused business actively operating and delivering within the Commercial, Residential, Education, Data Centre, Mixed Use, Sports, Retail and Defence & Aerospace sectors. Our team works in close contact with clients, advising them on design and assurance activities for the client and their customers.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures and programs in compliance with local regulations and company policies.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
- Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Provide training and education to employees on health and safety practices and procedures.
- Investigate accidents and incidents to determine causes, develop preventive measures, and provide recommendations for prevention.
- Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training sessions.
- Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety and awareness within the organization.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives.
- Stay updated on the latest health and safety regulations, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare reports and documentation related to health and safety activities.
- Participate in safety committees and meetings to address concerns and drive improvements.

**Person Specification**:

- Recent Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Saudi National.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local safety regulations and standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate internally and externally across a range of levels and with high-level sensitivity to multiple audiences.
- Ability to conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Experience in developing and implementing safety procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of emergency response procedures.
- Proactive in identifying potential safety hazards and possessing a strong understanding of occupational health principles.
- Certifications such as NEBOSH or OSHA will be considered a plus, along with a track record of successfully managing health and safety programs in a similar industry.

**Company Overview**:
With 180 KSA staff and 4,500 worldwide, Rider Levett Bucknall has a truly global reach, and with such scope can offer a local presence to its clients almost without exception. We are committed to our core services and pride ourselves on our dedication to customer care and leading-edge service provision.

We are an award winning, leading independent firm providing our clients with some of the most comprehensive and forward-thinking advice available.

We offer a range of complementary quantity surveying, project management, building surveying and advisory services from conception, through design and construction and operational performance of facilities to their eventual disposal or reuse.

Our clients have rapid access to the latest industry intelligence and innovations, which serve to enhance value and mitigate risk. We provide expert management of the relationship between value, time and cost from inception to completion. We do this through our global and local team of experts, who possess a passion for both core services and innovation.

We are committed to developing new services and techniques aimed at enhancing our clients' businesses in the long term.