Job Description

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Health and Safety Engineer to join our award-winning team based in Jeddah, KSA.

This position will be responsible for ensuring that all cleaning and waste management projects in Jeddah Governorate adhere to the highest safety standards. This role will focus on assessing risks, developing safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with project teams to minimize accidents, ensure safe working conditions, and promote a culture of safety awareness.

We envisage success in this role to include: Developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures for cleaning and waste management projects. Conducting regular safety audits and inspections of project sites to identify and mitigate hazards. Providing training and safety awareness sessions for staff and contractors involved in the projects. Ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations, as well as industry standards. Investigating incidents, accidents, and near misses, and developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Preparing detailed reports on safety performance and recommending improvements to management. Coordinating with project managers to integrate safety measures into project planning and execution. Promoting a strong safety culture within the organization, encouraging safe work practices at all levels. Qualifications To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 3+ years of experience in health and safety roles, preferably in public infrastructure or environmental projects, partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field. Furthermore, you should demonstrate: Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices, particularly in Saudi Arabia. Certification in health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA) is highly preferred. Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic. Saudi nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

Regular Full-Time