HSE Specialist - Safety Compliance

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

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking an HSE Specialist - Safety Compliance in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on supporting SH&E programs, conducting site inspections and audits, performing hazard assessments, and assisting with incident reporting and training to maintain compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in HSE roles, Saudi nationality, and strong knowledge of ANSI/NFPA standards, with the ability to work with project teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in OSH field with formal training in SH&E practices.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Health, Safety & Environmental roles.
• Saudi National candidate required.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and reporting procedures.
• Experience delivering safety training and inductions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining SH&E programs per project requirements.
• Conduct site audits and inspections to verify compliance with standards.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and injury management.
• Prepare audit and inspection reports and safety observations.
• Maintain SH&E training records and documentation.

Skills

Inspections

Audits

Hazard assessment

Incident investigations

Safety training

Safety inductions

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Tools

ANSI standards

NFPA standards

Job description

Role: HSE Specialist - Safety Compliance
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Construction
Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

HSE Specialist - Safety Compliance in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Construction opportunity with Parsons Corporation for a Saudi National safety professional experienced in SH&E program support, site inspections, audits, hazard assessments, incident reporting, safety training, and environmental compliance. This role supports major infrastructure and construction projects by helping project teams apply safety procedures, maintain accurate records, reduce site risks, and promote a strong safety culture in line with corporate, client, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project and Program Management teams in implementing and maintaining Safety, Health, and Environmental programs in accordance with project requirements and corporate standards.
• Support administration of site‑specific SH&E plans to ensure compliance with regulatory, client, and company requirements.
• Conduct project and worksite audits to verify compliance with corporate SH&E standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform site inspections to identify hazards, unsafe practices, environmental risks, and compliance gaps.
• Provide guidance to project personnel on hazard elimination, risk mitigation, safe work practices, and corrective measures.
• Prepare audit reports, inspection reports, safety observations, and recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor project planning and work execution to ensure compliance with Parsons Environmental, Safety, Health, and Risk Program management system.
• Support incident reporting, investigation, occupational injury management, and follow‑up processes.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing trends from audits, inspections, incidents, near misses, and safety observations.
• Prepare safety reports that support continuous improvement, management review, and project‑level decision‑making.
• Assist with new employee safety inductions, onboarding activities, and project‑specific safety orientation.
• Deliver SH&E training programs and awareness sessions to promote compliance and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate SH&E training records, inspection evidence, audit files, compliance documents, and reporting logs.
• Participate in routine safety briefings, toolbox talks, workforce awareness sessions, and contractor engagement activities.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, clients, supervisors, and stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, response planning, and continuous improvement of project safety performance.
• Track corrective and preventive actions to ensure issues are closed within agreed timelines.
• Perform additional SH&E responsibilities as required to support safe project delivery.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field.
• Equivalent practical experience may be considered where appropriate.
• Saudi National candidate required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental or SH&E roles.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of safety‑related industry standards and best practices, including ANSI, NFPA, and similar standards.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, site audits, hazard assessments, compliance reviews, and incident investigations.
• Experience delivering safety training, toolbox talks, awareness programs, and employee induction sessions.
• Ability to identify risks and support practical corrective and preventive actions.
• Knowledge of risk management methodologies and occupational safety management systems is preferred.
• Experience on major infrastructure, transportation, rail, or construction projects is advantageous.
• Professional safety certifications are an advantage.
• Experience working in multicultural and fast‑paced project environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical, reporting, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal ability with confidence to work effectively with project teams, contractors, clients, and site stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented approach with a clear commitment to safety, compliance, documentation accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Skills Set

• Environmental Health & Safety Services
• HSE
• SH&E programs
• Construction safety
• Site inspections
• Safety audits
• Hazard assessments
• Risk mitigation
• Corrective actions
• Preventive actions
• Incident reporting
• Incident investigation
• Occupational injury management
• ESHARP
• Safety training
• Safety inductions
• Employee onboarding
• Toolbox talks
• Safety briefings
• Workforce awareness
• Emergency preparedness
• Compliance reporting
• Audit reports
• Inspection reports
• Safety observations
• Trend analysis
• Training records
• SH&E documentation
• ANSI standards
• NFPA standards
• Risk management methodologies
• Occupational safety management systems
• Infrastructure projects
• Transportation projects
• Rail projects
• Construction projects
• Contractor coordination
• Client coordination
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Riyadh HSE jobs
• Saudi Arabia safety specialist jobs

Why Join Us

This role gives a Saudi National HSE professional the opportunity to support major construction and infrastructure projects in Riyadh with Parsons Corporation. The position offers hands‑on exposure to safety audits, site inspections, incident support, workforce training, emergency preparedness, and compliance documentation within complex project environments. It is a strong fit for a safety specialist who wants to build deeper field experience, support safer work practices, and contribute to reliable infrastructure delivery in Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, construction management, and program delivery company supporting major transportation, rail, civil works, urban development, and public sector projects. In Saudi Arabia, Parsons contributes to large‑scale programs through safety support, technical coordination, construction oversight, quality management, and integrated project delivery. The company supports Riyadh's development with disciplined safety systems, international expertise, and strong regional project experience.