OverviewKEO 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 57 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 ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.We invite you to join us.Our newest opportunity is for a talented OSH Manager to join our award-winning team based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.The OSH Manager will be responsible for maintaining effective operation and management of KEO’s Safety Management System on our mega project. Providing HSE advice and information to KEO staff and contractors to raise the standards of Health and Safety on site.ResponsibilitiesWe envisage success in this role to include:
Ensuring the effective implementation of the KEO SMS on the project.
Establishing a working relationship, promoting and advising on HSE issues with the Client, KEO Project Team and Contractors.
Maintaining an up to date knowledge of HSE best practices and standards.
Assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the SMS, reviewing and recommending revisions as necessary to the Regional H&S Manager.
Carrying out HSE training based on training needs assessment and training programme for KEO employees on the project.
Monitoring and reporting on the standards of HSE achieved by the Contractors and maintain statistical data for the Project.
Ensuring that incident reporting & investigation is carried out effectively and immediately to determine root cause and provide recommendations/directions aimed at preventing re-occurrence.
Reviewing and analysing the project incident data & KPI’s on a monthly basis
Carrying out periodic inspections of the project to ensure compliance & where applicable make recommendations for change.
Managing the activities of & assign duties for KEO Safety Officers
Reviewing of contractor’s H&S documentation for compliance to relevant standards.
Tracking the closure of H&S violation reports and H&S inspection reports that are issued to the contractor.
Chairing Project H&S Meetings & attend construction Progress Meetings.
QualificationsTo be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 15 years' career experience partnered with a Masters or a Bachelor Degree in a relevant field.NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 or above candidates along with project experience gained from working on Villa projects will be preferred.Abu Dhabi Occupational Health and Safety (OSHAD-SF) Practitioners Course completion along with ISO-45001 Lead Auditor qualification are also required.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.
