HSE Lead - Risk Management

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation invites an experienced SH&E lead to guide compliance programs and safety initiatives for major infrastructure and construction projects in Riyadh.

The ideal candidate will perform audits, site inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety training, while coordinating with project teams and stakeholders to ensure adherence to corporate and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related discipline.
• Equivalent practical experience may be considered where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Advise project and program management on implementing and maintaining Safety, Health, and Environmental programs.
• Guide personnel on compliance with Parsons SH&E policies, procedures, and site safety expectations.
• Conduct audits of projects and worksites to verify compliance with SH&E standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform site inspections to identify hazards, unsafe acts, and environmental concerns.
• Recommend corrective actions to eliminate hazards or reduce risks.
• Prepare audit, inspection, and compliance reports for management review.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses with defensible methodologies.
• Work with teams to implement corrective actions and improve safety performance.
• Promote participation in safety improvements and reporting concerns.
• Deliver SH&E training and maintain training records.

Skills

HSE leadership

Safety compliance

Risk management

Site inspections

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

HSE Lead - Risk Management

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Industry: Construction | Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services | Experience: Minimum 10 years | Job Type: Full‑time

Job Overview

Parsons Corporation invites an experienced safety, health, and environmental professional to lead SH&E compliance support, site inspections, audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, safety training, and corrective action programs for major infrastructure and construction projects in Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise project and program management teams on implementing and maintaining Safety, Health, and Environmental programs in line with corporate, regulatory, and client requirements.
• Guide project personnel on compliance with Parsons Environmental, Safety, Health, and Risk program management system, policies, procedures, and site safety expectations.
• Conduct audits of projects and worksites to verify compliance with corporate SH&E standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Perform site inspections to identify hazards, unsafe acts and conditions, environmental concerns, and compliance gaps.
• Recommend practical corrective and preventive actions to eliminate hazards or reduce associated risks.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, inspection reports, compliance assessments, and recommendations for management review.
• Implement occupational injury reporting, incident management, notification, investigation, and follow‑up processes in accordance with company requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and conduct root cause analyses using recognized and defensible investigation methodologies.
• Work with project teams, supervisors, contractors, and workforce personnel to identify causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and communicate lessons learned to support awareness and continuous improvement.
• Analyze audit trends, inspection findings, incident data, safety observations, and recurring issues to support management decision‑making.
• Represent Parsons during external regulatory inspections, client reviews, loss control assessments, and safety compliance discussions.
• Act as the representative of the SH&E Manager or Director on project sites when required.
• Promote active participation from project personnel in identifying safety improvements, reporting concerns, and implementing best practices.
• Support risk assessments and provide SH&E subject matter expertise during work planning, method review, and execution activities.
• Assist with new employee safety orientation, onboarding programs, site inductions, and project‑specific awareness sessions.
• Deliver regulatory compliance training and SH&E best practice training programs.
• Maintain accurate SH&E training records, compliance files, investigation documentation, audit evidence, and corrective action registers.
• Participate in routine safety briefings, toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and workforce engagement activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior Safety Specialists and project personnel.
• Support continuous improvement of safety performance through field coaching, trend analysis, follow‑up actions, and disciplined reporting.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related discipline.
• Equivalent practical experience may be considered where appropriate.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental or SH&E roles.
• Advanced knowledge of health and safety regulations, compliance requirements, reporting procedures, and construction safety controls.
• Strong understanding of safety‑related industry standards and best practices, including ANSI, NFPA, and similar standards.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Experience supporting risk assessments and implementing corrective and preventive action programs.
• Experience on major infrastructure, transportation, rail, or construction projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of risk management systems and occupational safety management frameworks is advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional, Graduate Safety Practitioner, Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician, Construction Health and Safety Technician, or similar certification are preferred.
• Experience supervising or mentoring safety professionals within large‑scale project environments is desirable.
• Strong analytical, reporting, communication, coaching, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, guide, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary, high‑risk, and fast‑paced project environments.
• Practical, detail‑oriented approach with strong commitment to safety culture, compliance, documentation accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Core Skills

• Environmental Health & Safety Services
• HSE leadership
• SH&E programs
• Safety compliance
• Risk management
• Construction safety
• Infrastructure safety
• Site inspections
• Safety audits
• Hazard assessments
• Hazard identification
• Corrective actions
• Preventive actions
• Incident management
• Incident investigation
• Root cause analysis
• Occupational injury reporting
• ESHARP
• Safety trend analysis
• Audit reports
• Inspection reports
• Investigation reports
• Compliance documentation
• Regulatory inspections
• Client safety reviews
• Loss control assessments
• Risk assessments
• Work planning support
• Safety orientations
• Employee onboarding
• SH&E training
• Regulatory compliance training
• Training records
• Toolbox talks
• Safety briefings
• Workforce engagement
• Safety mentoring
• ANSI standards
• NFP A standards
• Occupational safety management
• Risk management systems
• ASP certification
• GSP certification
• OHST certification
• CHST certification
• Infrastructure projects
• Transportation projects
• Rail projects
• Construction projects
• Riyadh HSE jobs
• Saudi Arabia safety lead jobs

Benefits and Opportunities

This role offers exposure to SH&E governance, site safety leadership, inspections, audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, regulatory reviews, safety training, and continuous improvement within complex project environments.