Lead HSE Advisor for Major Building Project

WSP; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East invites applications for an HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental management for a live Property & Building Supervision project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

You will implement the WSP HSEQ system, supervise HSE inspectors, deliver training, review contractor plans and risk assessments, and conduct routine site safety reviews and emergency drills to protect our people and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in OHS, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in a similar HSE leadership role in construction/engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and Middle East best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• NEBOSH or equivalent certification is highly desirable; SCE in Health & Safety domain required.
• Fluent in English; Arabic knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage health, safety and environmental arrangements for the project per WSP HSEQ System.
• Oversee HSE Inspectors to ensure compliance with legal and client requirements at site level.
• Deliver HSE training to WSP employees (e.g., induction, safe working practices).
• Review and approve contractor HSE plans, risk assessments and method statements.
• Plan daily site visits to ensure safety measures before works begin.
• Conduct weekly joint HSE inspections with inspectors and contractor personnel.
• Organise HSE meetings with clients, project staff, and contractors.
• Initiate and test emergency response plans and drills as per schedule.
• Ensure closure of corrective actions from incident investigations.
• Conduct regular site safety reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Stakeholder influence

English fluency

Arabic knowledge (adv)

NEBOSH certification

SCE in Health & Safety

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in OHS or related field

Job description

WSP Middle East invites applications for an HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental management for a live Property & Building Supervision project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

You will implement the WSP HSEQ system, supervise HSE inspectors, deliver training, review contractor plans and risk assessments, and conduct routine site safety reviews and emergency drills to protect our people and project success.