Project Safety Leader – HSE Specialist

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist - Project Safety Programs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on implementing safety, health, and environmental programs, maintaining site-specific HSE plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and client requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health with at least five years in HSE roles, demonstrates knowledge of ANSI/NFPA standards, and can conduct audits, inspections, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in HSE roles.
• Working knowledge of applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with ANSI, NFPA, and other recognized safety standards.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ability to deliver safety training and workforce‑awareness programs.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Administer site-specific HSE plans across assigned project areas.
• Verify alignment with project, client, company, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits of projects, contractors, and active worksites.
• Assess compliance with corporate standards, policies, and approved procedures.
• Perform routine workplace inspections to identify unsafe conditions and practices.
• Evaluate safety, occupational-health, and environmental hazards.
• Recommend practical measures to eliminate or control identified risks.
• Prepare inspection reports, audit findings, and corrective-action recommendations.
• Track outstanding actions and follow them through to documented closure.
• Monitor planning and work execution against ESHARP requirements.
• Support occupational-injury and incident-reporting procedures.
• Assist with incident investigations and management processes.
• Analyze inspection findings, audit results, incident data, and recurring trends.
• Prepare reports supporting management review and continuous improvement.
• Assist with safety orientation and onboarding for new employees.
• Develop and deliver HSE training and awareness sessions.
• Promote recognized standards and relevant industry practices.
• Maintain accurate training, inspection, audit, and safety records.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workforce‑engagement activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, project teams, and other stakeholders.
• Encourage personal accountability and proactive hazard reporting.
• Support emergency‑preparedness planning, drills, and readiness activities.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of project HSE performance.
• Perform additional safety responsibilities assigned by management.

Skills

HSE program implementation

Site-specific safety plans

ESHARP requirements

Workplace inspections

Safety audits

Environmental compliance

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Corrective-action monitoring

Preventive-action planning

Incident reporting

Incident investigation

Trend analysis

Safety orientation

HSE training delivery

Toolbox talks

Workforce awareness

Emergency preparedness

Safety documentation

Training-record management

ANSI standards

NFPA standards

Regulatory compliance

Contractor coordination

Continuous safety improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field

Job description

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist - Project Safety Programs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on implementing safety, health, and environmental programs, maintaining site-specific HSE plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and client requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health with at least five years in HSE roles, demonstrates knowledge of ANSI/NFPA standards, and can conduct audits, inspections, and