HSE Inspector

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety Inspector to join our Project and Construction Management team in Riyadh. You will carry out daily site inspections, monitor contractor compliance, identify unsafe acts/conditions, verify implementation of HSE controls, and support the project’s safety culture.

The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering degree with 7+ years of HSE experience, strong knowledge of ISO 45001/OSHA, and excellent report writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC, OSHA, or IOSH certifications are an advantage.
• 7+ years of applicable experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, OSHA, NFPA, and environmental regulations.
• Understanding of risk assessments, method statements, work permits, and emergency response.
• Proficient English; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong report writing, communication, teamwork, problem solving, autonomy, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of work areas per the HSE Plan, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Monitor permit-to-work systems, including confined spaces, hot works, lifting operations, and excavations.
• Identify hazards and unsafe practices; issue safety observations and follow through on corrective actions.
• Verify PPE usage, storage, and maintenance by all workers and visitors.
• Ensure housekeeping, emergency access, signage, and site traffic management.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations and document findings.
• Monitor environmental compliance (waste, dust, noise, spill prevention).
• Participate in toolbox talks, HSE meetings, and awareness campaigns.
• Verify competencies of key personnel (operators, riggers, scaffolders).
• Maintain accurate HSE logs and records.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Flexibility

Risk assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety Inspector to join our Project and Construction Management team in Riyadh. This opportunity lies within our Infrastructure Division and requires specific expertise in working on Civil Engineering and Transportation projects, particularly those involving roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels in urban environments.

As an HSE Inspector, you will carry out daily site inspections, monitor contractor compliance, identify unsafe acts/conditions, verify implementation of HSE controls, and support the project’s safety culture. You will coordinate closely with the Contractor, HSE Manager, discipline supervisors, and quality teams to maintain a safe working environment across the project

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main descriptions of the job position:

• Conduct daily inspections of work areas, ensuring compliance with the HSE Plan, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Monitor contractor implementation of permit-to-work systems, including confined spaces, hot works, lifting operations, and excavations.
• Identify potential hazards and unsafe practices; issue safety observations and follow through on corrective actions.
• Verify that personal protective equipment (PPE) is properly used, stored, and maintained by all workers and visitors.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, emergency access, signage, and site traffic management at all times.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, gather evidence, and document findings under the supervision of the HSE Engineer.
• Monitor compliance with environmental requirements, including waste management, dust control, noise, and spill prevention.
• Participate in toolbox talks, HSE meetings, and awareness campaigns to reinforce the project’s safety culture.
• Verify competency and certifications of key personnel, such as equipment operators, riggers, and scaffolders.
• Maintain accurate and timely HSE logs, inspection reports, observations, and photographic records.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a related field.
• Professional HSE certifications are an advantage (NEBOSH IGC, OSHA, IOSH).
• Applicable Experience: over 7 years.
• Strong knowledge of local regulations and international standards (ISO 45001, OSHA, NFPA, environmental regulations).
• Solid understanding of risk assessments, method statements, work permits, emergency response, and construction safety controls.
• Proficiency level of English language. Arabic Language is a plus.
• Report writing skills, social skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, autonomy, flexibility, and technical rigor.
• Willingness to work in a multinational environmental firm.

Additional requirements:

• Transferable Iqama in case non-Saudi.
• Based in Riyadh.
• Valid SCE membership.

ABOUT US

We are an Association of Professionals working in the areas of Engineering on projects that contribute to a more sustainable world. Our ownership structure creates a culture of engagement, to offer the best service for the client, while its people develop on both a professional and personal level.

Therefore, our most important assets are the expertise and experience of its people. Highly qualified and skilled professionals, deeply united, working within a framework of professional liberty and integrity, with a strong commitment to progress, development, quality service and innovation.

Since its foundation in 1957, the company has grown steadily and is now a multidisciplinary and integrated multinational organization, with more than 4,300 people working in over 130 countries.