HSE Lead

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 550,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East seeks an experienced HSE Lead to oversee health, safety and environmental performance on a major construction supervision project west of Riyadh. You will lead the site HSE function, collaborate with the supervision team and contractors, and promote a proactive safety culture ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations and international standards.

You will drive safety initiatives, manage documentation, perform audits, and mentor HSE officers across the project, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years' experience in construction projects, with large-scale infra or mixed-use developments.
• Previous HSE Lead/Senior HSE Manager role on construction supervision projects.
• Professional qualifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma, NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi HSE regulations and international standards.
• Experience managing contractor safety in a consultant-led supervision environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the project.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved HSE plans, procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Drive proactive safety initiatives and promote a positive safety culture among all project stakeholders.
• Review and approve contractor HSE documentation, including safety plans, emergency response plans, and inspection reports.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety campaigns, awareness programs, and HSE meetings.
• Track and report project HSE performance metrics, trends, and compliance statistics.
• Interface with clients, authorities, contractors, and project leadership on all HSE-related matters.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and ensure effective response procedures are maintained.
• Mentor and manage HSE officers and inspectors assigned to the project.

Skills

HSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S / Engineering / Environmental Science

Job description

Job Description

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We are seeking an experienced HSE Lead to oversee health, safety, and environmental performance across a major construction supervision project in the West of Riyadh. The successful candidate will lead the site HSE function, work closely with the supervision team and contractors, and promote a proactive safety culture that ensures compliance with project requirements, Saudi regulations, and international best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the project.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved HSE plans, procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Drive proactive safety initiatives and promote a positive safety culture among all project stakeholders.
• Review and approve contractor HSE documentation, including safety plans, emergency response plans, and inspection reports.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety campaigns, awareness programs, and HSE meetings.
• Track and report project HSE performance metrics, trends, and compliance statistics.
• Interface with clients, authorities, contractors, and project leadership on all HSE-related matters.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and ensure effective response procedures are maintained.
• Mentor and manage HSE officers and inspectors assigned to the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years' experience in construction projects, with significant experience on large-scale infrastructure, buildings, or mixed-use developments.
• Previous experience in an HSE Lead, Senior HSE Manager, or equivalent role on construction supervision projects.
• Professional qualifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma, NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian HSE regulations and international standards.
• Experience managing contractor safety performance within a consultant-led supervision environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• Ability to influence safe behaviors and drive continuous improvement across large project teams.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

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