SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.
As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50-year history throughout the Middle East region. We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation, and other infrastructure programmes.
Acquired by SNC Lavalin in 2017, we also have an extensive depth of geographic exposure across 50 countries and breadth of 53,000 experts. As one of the largest engineering consultants, we have access to 17,000 staff in the Middle East making us one of the largest multidisciplinary consultancies in the region
Adhere to and implement Atkins internal HSE management system requirements and procedures for Atkins site team.
Adhere to project HSE requirements and implement this to Atkins team.
Monitor the compliance of all WSA staff with the applicable safety standards and company’s procedures and bring to the attention of the Project Manager any safety violations by WSA site team for their further action.
Monitor, assess and report on Contractor and Sub Contractors HSE compliance with the project HSE requirements as per the Contract and HSE legislation / best practice
Immediately bring to the attention of the Atkins PM the critical and outstanding safety issues for their further actions.
Conduct and co-ordinate regular safety training for WSA staff.
Carry out daily site HSE tours with Contractor HSE staff and highlight findings.
Issue Safety Enforcement Notices (SEN) as per applicable Atkins SEN procedure.
Follow up with the Contractor on outstanding HSE issues, including SEN’s and ensuring prompt closure with adequate evidence of compliance.
Review and comment of the Contractors HSE Plans. Advise the Contractor to update the site safety plan when necessary.
Review and comment on Contractors risk assessments and work method statements.
Develop and update Atkins HSE documents (the Safety File), e.g. HSE Plan, HSE specific site risk assessment, office risk assessment, office fire risk assessment, etc.
Conduct accident and incident investigations for Atkins staff.
Compile accident report and incident statistics.
Chair weekly safety meetings where required with the Contractor and other parties as necessary. Issue MOM on time (within 48 hours). Report any outstanding and critical safety issues or lack of action by the Contractor in the weekly progress meetings.
Prepare and maintain Atkins HSE registers, e.g. training, induction, SEN, inspection reports, accident/Incident, and others as required.
Report any accident on site immediately to Atkins UAE Health and Safety Manager and Line Manager.
Communicate, coordinate and seek any advice from Atkins UAE Health and Safety Manager as required.
On major issues, prior to issuing Safety Enforcement Notices – Prohibition Notice – seek advice from Atkins UAE Health and Safety Manager.
Monitor the Contractor’s compliance with UAE Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) legislation and Contractors HSE Plan and report and follow up any breaches.
Liaise with the Employer, Contractors and the Site Supervision Team and report status of safety issues.
Liaise with contractors’ Project Managers, Construction Managers and Safety Managers to improve safety provisions.
Prepare regular weekly, monthly and other reports as required on safety matters for issue to the Employer and Project Manager.
Ensure that relevant safety measures have been put in place for Atkins Engineers & Inspectors and provide training as and when require.
Co-ordinate safety-related activities for Atkins team and mentor regularly.
Carry out inductions for Atkins site staff.
General HSSE advice as required
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Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.
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