HSEW Officer - Bridges Project

WS Atkins International General Contracting Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced HSEW Officer to promote and maintain a safe and compliant workplace on our Saudi-based projects. You will implement policies, conduct inspections, and monitor contractor compliance, supporting emergency preparedness and environmental stewardship.

The role requires a bachelor's in a relevant field, 10+ years of HSE experience in large projects, and strong communication skills. Fluency in English is essential, with Arabic a plus for regional work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of HSE experience in construction, infrastructure, industrial, or engineering projects.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, regulations, and international best practices.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and emergency response procedures.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct safety training and toolbox talks effectively.
• Strong observation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage for projects in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace.
• Implement and monitor HSEW policies, procedures, and permit-to-work systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation measures.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts with corrective actions.
• Deliver site safety inductions and toolbox talks.
• Monitor contractor compliance with project-specific HSEW requirements.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment.
• Maintain HSEW records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate emergency drills and preparedness activities.
• Promote wellbeing initiatives and safety culture.
• Liaise with authorities, clients, and stakeholders on HSEW matters.
• Track corrective and preventive actions for timely closure.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Safety audits

Permit-to-work

Safety training

PPE compliance

Communication

MS Office

HSE reporting systems

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH IGC or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Overview

The HSEW (Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing) Officer is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace. The role involves implementing HSEW policies, monitoring site activities, conducting inspections, identifying hazards, and ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Your role Monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing requirements. Conduct routine workplace inspections and audits to identify hazards and unsafe conditions. Implement and enforce HSEW policies, procedures, and permit-to-work systems. Carry out risk assessments and support the development of mitigation measures. Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, and prepare detailed reports with corrective actions. Deliver site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness training programs. Monitor contractor compliance with project-specific HSEW requirements. Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment. Maintain accurate HSEW records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation. Coordinate emergency response drills and support emergency preparedness activities. Monitor environmental aspects including waste management, pollution prevention, and resource conservation. Promote employee wellbeing initiatives and contribute to a positive safety culture. Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and internal stakeholders on HSEW-related matters. Track corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closure. Support management in achieving project HSEW objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).

About you

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of HSE experience in construction, infrastructure, industrial, or engineering projects.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, regulations, and international best practices.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and emergency response procedures.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct safety training and toolbox talks effectively.
• Strong observation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage for projects in the Middle East.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and employee wellbeing.

Rewards & benefits

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, familycare, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.