HSE Officer

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Landmark projects

Professional development

Career growth

Impactful projects

Job summary

WSP is seeking an HSE Officer to supervise health, safety and environmental requirements across utility infrastructure projects in Riyadh. You will work with supervision and contractor teams to ensure compliance with HSE standards, local regulations, and WSP policies, while fostering a proactive safety culture on site.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Diploma in OHS or related field with 5–8 years of HSE supervision experience in construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in HSE supervision within construction and infrastructure projects.
• NEBOSH IGC certification is mandatory.
• IOSH/OSHA or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of international HSE standards and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE plans, procedures and site requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety observations across activities.
• Identify unsafe conditions and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Review permits, risk assessments, and toolbox talks prior to works.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Maintain records of inspections, incidents, and safety meetings.
• Participate in HSE meetings with project stakeholders and contractors.
• Promote safety awareness through site engagement and training.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers and Contractor HSE teams to ensure safe work.
• Prepare HSE reports and recommend improvements.

Skills

HSE supervision

Safety audits

Incident investigations

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in OHS

Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As an HSE Officer you will support the implementation monitoring and enforcement of Health Safety and Environmental requirements across utility infrastructure projects in Riyadh Working closely with the supervision and contractor teams you will help ensure compliance with project HSE standards local regulations and WSP policies while promoting a proactive safety culture across all site activities

Bachelor s Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health amp Safety Engineering Environmental Science or a related discipline Minimum 5-8 years of experience in HSE supervision within construction and infrastructure projects Proven experience on utility infrastructure roads wet utilities dry utilities or civil infrastructure projects Experience working within Consultant Construction Supervision PMC CMO or Engineer environments NEBOSH IGC certification is mandatory Additional qualifications such as IOSH OSHA or equivalent certifications are preferred Strong knowledge of international HSE standards risk management principles and construction safety practices Experience conducting inspections audits incident investigations and safety reporting Good communication and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with Saudi Arabian safety regulations and project requirements is preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and report preparation Fluent in English Arabic language skills would be advantageous

What s in it for you

• We offer a collaborative environment
• opportunities to work on landmark projects
• and continuous professional development to help you achieve your career aspirations
• Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all
• Work alongside talented professionals on transformative projects and help shape the future of our communities
• Join WSP and make your impact

Monitor contractor compliance with approved Health Safety and Environmental plans procedures and site requirements Conduct routine site inspections audits and safety observations across utility infrastructure construction activities Identify unsafe conditions and practices and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions Review and verify work permits risk assessments method statements and toolbox talks prior to commencement of works Support incident reporting investigations root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions Maintain accurate records of inspections observations incidents safety meetings and HSE statistics Participate in daily weekly and monthly HSE meetings with project stakeholders and contractors Monitor excavation utility installation lifting operations confined space entry traffic management and other high-risk activities Promote safety awareness through regular site engagement training and behavioral safety initiatives Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations client requirements and WSP HSE standards Monitor environmental controls including waste management dust suppression spill prevention and housekeeping practices Support emergency preparedness activities drills and response procedures Coordinate with Resident Engineers Inspectors and Contractor HSE teams to maintain a safe working environment Prepare HSE reports and provide recommendations for continuous improvement