Senior Health and Safety Engineer - HSE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd. in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Engineer to strengthen HSE controls across projects and worksites. The role evaluates hazards, improves preventive measures, investigates incidents, and ensures safety requirements are embedded in planning and execution.

You will influence workforce protection, compliance, and project continuity. The candidate should have 15 years of experience in health and safety, with knowledge of Saudi regulations and ISO 45001.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in health and safety engineering or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Saudi Arabian safety requirements, OSHA, ISO 45001.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing or consultancy environments.
• Ability to interpret safety data, prepare professional reports and deliver training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and plans.
• Align HSE programs with local labor requirements, OSHA, ISO 45001.
• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety reviews.
• Investigate accidents and near misses using root cause analysis.
• Develop corrective actions and monitor completion.
• Plan safety audits, inspections, and management system assessments.
• Coordinate with authorities, auditors, consultants, and client safety reps.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and evidence-based recommendations.

Skills

Occupational health and safety eng

ISO 45001

OSHA standards

Saudi labor regulations

Risk assessment

Hazard identification

Job hazard analysis

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Corrective & preventive action

Safety management systems

HSE compliance audits

Workplace inspections

Emergency response planning

Safety data sheets

SOPs

Safety performance metrics

Safety reporting tools

PPE

Ergonomic risk assessment

Workplace hazard controls

Safety training development

NEBOSH

Certified Safety Professional

Certified Industrial Hygienist

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Certified Safety Professional

Certified Industrial Hygienist

NEBOSH

Job description

Senior Health and Safety Engineer - HSE

Role: Senior Health and Safety Engineer - HSE
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Occupational Health and Safety
Experience: 15 years
Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Occupational Health and Safety
Salary: 24000-36000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

This senior engineering position is responsible for strengthening health and safety controls across projects, worksites, and operational activities. The engineer will evaluate workplace hazards, improve preventive measures, investigate incidents, and ensure that safety requirements are incorporated into planning and execution. The role has a direct impact on workforce protection, legal compliance, project continuity, and organizational performance. By using safety data, field observations, and structured investigations, the engineer will help reduce incidents and promote consistent accountability across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain occupational health and safety policies, procedures, plans, and operating standards.
• Align HSE programs with Saudi Arabian labor requirements, OSHA guidance, ISO 45001, and project-specific obligations.
• Conduct detailed workplace risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and operational safety reviews.
• Identify physical, chemical, ergonomic, environmental, and task-related hazards.
• Recommend suitable engineering controls, administrative measures, safe systems of work, and personal protective equipment.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, unsafe events, and near misses using recognized root cause analysis methods.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions and monitor them through verified completion.
• Plan and conduct safety audits, compliance inspections, and management system assessments.
• Record non-conformances and prepare practical action plans with responsible owners and completion dates.
• Develop employee induction programs, toolbox talks, workshops, and specialist safety training.
• Explain safety procedures and legal requirements to employees, supervisors, managers, and contractors.
• Maintain safety data sheets, standard operating procedures, emergency plans, inspection records, and incident documentation.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities and review response arrangements for foreseeable incidents.
• Work with department heads and project teams to integrate safety controls into work methods and project planning.
• Analyze incident rates, audit findings, leading indicators, and other safety performance metrics.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and evidence-based recommendations for senior management.
• Track changes in occupational safety regulations, industry guidance, and technical standards.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, external auditors, consultants, and client safety representatives.
• Use safety management platforms to monitor hazards, inspections, incidents, actions, and compliance status.
• Promote active reporting, professional responsibility, and continuous improvement across all operational levels.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate will have at least 15 years of professional experience in health and safety engineering, occupational risk management, construction safety, industrial safety, or a closely related field. Applicants must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Saudi Arabian occupational safety requirements, OSHA standards, ISO 45001, risk assessment, incident investigation, corrective action management, and safety management systems. Experience within construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, consultancy, or industrial environments is strongly preferred. Candidates should also be confident interpreting safety data, preparing professional reports, delivering training, and advising multidisciplinary teams. Professional credentials such as Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, NEBOSH, or an equivalent qualification would strengthen an application. Familiarity with ergonomics, workplace exposure controls, personal protective equipment, and digital safety reporting tools is also beneficial.

Skills Set

• Occupational health and safety engineering
• ISO 45001
• OSHA standards
• Saudi Arabian labor regulations
• Risk assessment
• Hazard identification
• Job hazard analysis
• Incident investigation
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective and preventive action
• Safety management systems
• HSE compliance audits
• Workplace inspections
• Emergency response planning
• Safety data sheets
• Standard operating procedures
• Safety performance metrics
• Safety reporting tools
• Personal protective equipment
• Ergonomic risk assessment
• Workplace hazard controls
• Safety training development
• NEBOSH
• Certified Safety Professional
• Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Project management
• Regulatory coordination
• Stakeholder communication

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to shape safety performance across complex building, engineering, and infrastructure activities in Riyadh. The successful candidate will contribute directly to safer working conditions while influencing operational procedures, project planning, incident prevention, and regulatory compliance. AECOM provides access to multidisciplinary project teams, international HSE practices, major regional programs, and structured professional development. The role offers experienced safety professionals the scope to deepen technical expertise while expanding their influence across leadership, training, risk governance, and continuous improvement.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering planning, design, engineering, environmental, program management, and construction management services. Its teams work with public- and private-sector clients to create sustainable and resilient solutions across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects.