HSE Lead - Health, Safety and Environmental Management

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced HS&E Lead to support implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of SH&E programs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will lead inspections, investigations, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with ESHARP, regulations, and client requirements.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in health, safety and environmental roles, with strong knowledge of industry standards and the ability to promote safe practices across high-risk environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of professional HSE experience.
• Strong knowledge of ANSI, NFPA and safety standards.
• Experience leading incident investigations and performing root cause analyses.
• Experience supporting risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Advise project teams on implementing SH&E programs and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Lead audits and inspections of worksites and projects.
• Conduct incident investigations and perform root cause analyses.
• Coordinate corrective/preventive actions with project teams.
• Provide SH&E guidance during work planning and execution.
• Represent Parsons during regulatory inspections and client reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Tools

ESHARP management system

Job description

HS&E Lead - Health, Safety and Environmental Management Job Snapshot

Role: HS&E Lead - Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Industry: Construction - Function: Occupational Health and Safety - Experience: Minimum 10 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Parsons is seeking an experienced HS&E Lead to support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Safety, Health and Environmental (SH&E) programs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will work closely with Project and Program Management teams to ensure that project activities comply with Parsons ' Environmental, Safety, Health, and Risk Program (ESHARP), applicable regulations, corporate standards, and client requirements. You will conduct workplace safety inspections and compliance audits, lead incident investigations, perform root cause analyses, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to reduce occupational risks. The position also involves representing Parsons during regulatory inspections and client reviews, supporting safety training programs, analyzing SH&E performance trends, and providing technical guidance to project personnel. The successful candidate will bring at least 10 years of relevant health, safety, and environmental experience, strong knowledge of industry safety standards, and the ability to promote safe working practices across multidisciplinary and high-risk project environments.

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Riyadh
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Occupational Health and Safety
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

SH&E Program Implementation and Compliance

• Advise Project and Program Management teams on implementing and maintaining Safety, Health and Environmental programs.
• Ensure SH&E activities comply with corporate policies, applicable regulations, and client requirements.
• Provide guidance to project personnel on Parsons ' Environmental, Safety, Health, and Risk Program (ESHARP) management system.
• Support the consistent application of established safety policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Review project activities to identify compliance concerns and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Provide SH&E technical expertise during project work planning and execution.
• Act as a representative of the SH&E Manager or Director on project sites when required.

Worksite Inspections and Safety Audits

• Conduct audits of projects and worksites to verify compliance with corporate SH&E standards and applicable requirements.
• Perform routine site inspections to identify workplace hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Evaluate safety practices against relevant industry standards and established procedures.
• Recommend practical corrective and preventive measures to eliminate or mitigate identified risks.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, inspection reports, and recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate with project teams and supervisors to address inspection findings.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of corrective actions.

Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

• Implement occupational injury reporting, incident management, and investigation processes in accordance with company requirements.
• Lead workplace incident investigations using recognized investigation methodologies.
• Conduct root cause analyses to identify underlying causes and contributing factors.
• Collaborate with project teams, supervisors, and workers to determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and maintain supporting documentation.
• Communicate investigation findings and lessons learned to relevant project personnel.
• Support the implementation of preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of recurring incidents.

Risk Assessment and Hazard Management

• Support project risk assessments and provide technical advice on workplace hazards.
• Identify potential occupational health, safety, and environmental risks during project activities.
• Recommend suitable risk control and mitigation measures.
• Assist project personnel in integrating SH&E requirements into work planning.
• Review safety observations and inspection findings to identify recurring hazards.
• Coordinate with project teams to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote proactive hazard identification and safe working practices.

Safety Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Analyze safety trends using audit findings, inspection results, incident records, and workplace safety observations.
• Identify recurring safety concerns and opportunities for performance improvement.
• Prepare reports and assessments to support project management decisions.
• Communicate significant findings and recommended actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate SH&E records and compliance documentation.
• Support continuous improvement through structured performance analysis.
• Provide reliable safety information during project reviews and management discussions.

Regulatory Inspections and Client Coordination

• Represent Parsons during external regulatory inspections, client reviews, and loss control assessments.
• Provide relevant SH&E documentation and technical information during inspections and reviews.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, supervisors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Communicate applicable safety requirements and compliance expectations.
• Support the SH&E Manager or Director in addressing regulatory and client safety matters.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Safety Training and Workforce Engagement

• Assist with new employee safety orientations and onboarding programs.
• Deliver regulatory compliance training and SH&E best practice training.
• Participate in routine safety briefings, toolbox talks, and workforce engagement activities.
• Communicate workplace hazards, safety requirements, and preventive measures to project personnel.
• Maintain accurate SH&E training records and supporting documentation.
• Encourage active employee participation in safety improvement initiatives.
• Promote a positive safety culture through communication, awareness, and engagement.

Technical Leadership and Mentoring

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior Safety Specialists and other project personnel.
• Support project teams in resolving workplace safety concerns.
• Share knowledge of risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident prevention practices.
• Encourage consistent application of established SH&E procedures.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen safety performance.
• Promote accountability, workforce engagement, and continuous improvement in safety practices.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related discipline. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Health, Safety and Environmental roles.
• Advanced knowledge of health and safety regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting procedures.
• Strong understanding of safety-related industry standards and best practices, including ANSI, NFPA, and similar standards.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, compliance audits, and workplace hazard assessments.
• Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations and performing root cause analyses.
• Experience supporting risk assessments and implementing corrective and preventive action programs.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, coach, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and high-risk project environments.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or a similar professional certification.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, transportation, rail, or construction projects.
• Knowledge of risk management systems and occupational safety management frameworks.
• Experience supervising or mentoring safety professionals within large-scale project environments.

Technical Skills and Professional Competencies

• Safety, Health and Environmental program implementation.
• Parsons ESHARP management system compliance.
• Occupational safety regulations and industry standards.
• Workplace hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Project safety inspections and compliance auditing.
• Incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Corrective and preventive action management.
• ANSI, NFPA, and related safety standards.
• SH&E performance monitoring and trend analysis.
• Regulatory inspection and client review coordination.
• Workplace risk control and occupational injury prevention.
• Regulatory compliance training and safety awareness programs.
• Toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workforce engagement.
• SH&E documentation and training record management.
• Technical mentoring and stakeholder communication.

Working at Parsons

Parsons offers a collaborative professional environment where employees can contribute to challenging projects, work with experienced teams, and develop their technical and leadership capabilities. The company values innovation, adaptability, professional growth, and employee wellbeing. As an HS&E Lead, you will contribute to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and the continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair representation at all job levels without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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