Health Safety Environment Engineer

El Seif Operation and Maintenance; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

El Seif Operation and Maintenance (ESOM) is seeking an experienced QHSE Engineer to support the SAMA Project in Riyadh. The successful candidate will oversee QHSE compliance across Facilities Management operations, ensuring a safe working environment and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include developing policies, conducting audits, incident investigations, and coordinating with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and environmental performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Quality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant QHSE experience.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, risk assessments, incident investigations, and QHSE management systems.
• Experience conducting site inspections, safety audits, and compliance monitoring.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor QHSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
• Ensure QHSE compliance across Facilities Management activities, including MEP systems and maintenance.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor contractors and teams to ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety awareness sessions, and QHSE training programs.
• Prepare QHSE reports, audit findings, incident records, and performance indicators.
• Coordinate with project management to address QHSE concerns and risks.
• Support audits and ensure timely closure of nonconformities.
• Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety, quality, and environmental performance.

Skills

QHSE management

Hazard identification

Risk assessments

Audits & inspections

Stakeholder coordination

Reporting & documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

NEBOSH

IOSH

CSP

CQE

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Job description

ESOM is seeking an experienced QHSE Engineer to support the SAMA Project in Riyadh. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) compliance across Facilities Management operations, ensuring a safe working environment, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor QHSE policies, procedures, and management systems in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
• Ensure QHSE compliance across Facilities Management activities, including MEP systems, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor contractors and operational teams to ensure compliance with project safety and quality requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety awareness sessions, and QHSE training programs.
• Prepare QHSE reports, audit findings, incident records, and performance indicators.
• Coordinate with project management and stakeholders to address QHSE concerns and operational risks.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of nonconformities.
• Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety, quality, and environmental performance.

Qualifications & Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant QHSE experience.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, risk assessments, incident investigations, and QHSE management systems.
• Demonstrated experience conducting site inspections, safety audits, and compliance monitoring.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Facilities Management (FM), building maintenance, or MEP operations.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, CQE, or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor are considered an advantage.
• Experience supporting large-scale facilities or complex operational environments.