Safety & Compliance Lead - Utilities Infra (Riyadh)

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced HSE Officer to support implementation, monitoring and enforcement of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements across utility infrastructure projects in Riyadh. You will collaborate with supervision and contractor teams to ensure compliance with project HSE standards, local regulations, and WSP policies while promoting a proactive safety culture on site.

This role focuses on inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, reporting,

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in HSE supervision on construction and infrastructure projects.
• Experience on utility infrastructure projects such as roads, water/wastewater or civil works.
• NEBOSH IGC certification is mandatory; additional IOSH/OSHA certs are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE plans, procedures and site requirements.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits and safety observations.
• Review permits, risk assessments, method statements and toolbox talks before works.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate HSE records and participate in meetings.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's / Diploma in OHS or related

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced HSE Officer to support implementation, monitoring and enforcement of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements across utility infrastructure projects in Riyadh. You will collaborate with supervision and contractor teams to ensure compliance with project HSE standards, local regulations, and WSP policies while promoting a proactive safety culture on site.

This role focuses on inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, reporting,