HSE Engineer - Construction

Talent at; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Professional team environment

Meaningful site impact

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition firm is seeking an HSE Engineer in Riyadh to support safe operations across construction sites. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have over 10 years of HSE experience with a strong focus on risk controls and incident prevention. This role involves conducting inspections, managing training, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The firm offers a stable environment with development opportunities and a professional team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years HSE experience with site-based exposure preferred.
• Strong understanding of hazard identification and safe work systems.
• Strong knowledge of hazard identification, controls, and safe work systems.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform HSE inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements.
• Deliver inductions and targeted HSE training programs.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance and enforce site safety rules.
• Maintain HSE documentation, records, and reporting dashboards.
• Support emergency response plans, drills, and readiness assessments.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance and enforce site safety rules.
• Collaborate with operations to embed safe work practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Hazard identification

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Stakeholder coordination

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

About the job HSE Engineer - Construction

About Talent at

Talent at is a Saudi platform specialized in executive, professional, and technical talent acquisition and development. We connect exceptional talent with ambitious organizations to accelerate growth and support Vision 2030. Our focus is on enhancing the capabilities of organizations by providing them with the right talent. Located in Saudi Arabia, Talent at is committed to contributing to the nation’s vision for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Role Overview

Our confidential client is seeking an HSE Engineer to support safe operations across sites and teams. This role focuses on field presence, risk controls, incident prevention, and continuous improvement through audits, training, and KPI monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform HSE inspections, audits, and compliance checks; track corrective actions.
• Prepare and review risk assessments (JSA/JHA), method statements, and PTW controls.
• Support incident reporting, investigation, RCA, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and targeted HSE training programs.
• Maintain HSE documentation, records, and reporting dashboards.
• Support emergency response plans, drills, and readiness assessments.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance and enforce site safety rules.
• Collaborate with operations to embed safe work practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years HSE experience (site-based exposure preferred).
• Strong understanding of hazard identification, controls, and safe work systems.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 exposure or relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Experience in construction, O&M, industrial, or high-risk environments.

Success Metrics

• Reduced safety incidents and improved near-miss reporting quality.
• Timely closure of audit/inspection findings and corrective actions.
• Improved HSE KPI performance (PTW compliance, training completion, observations).
• Strong contractor safety compliance and documentation readiness.
• Effective emergency drill outcomes and readiness improvements.

What We Offer

• Stable role with meaningful site impact and visibility.
• Professional team environment with clear safety standards.
• Development opportunities and training support.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Talent at and our confidential client welcome applications from qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, and experience.