Senior Health and Safety Inspector

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Health and Safety Inspector based in Riyadh. This Saudi National role focuses on on-site SH&E inspections, safety audits, hazard identification, incident reporting, training, and risk control across major public realm construction works.

You will support implementation of safety programs, prepare audit and inspection reports, and promote a proactive safety culture with field presence and practical guidance for project teams and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• Equivalent relevant safety experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in health and safety, preferably within construction, infrastructure, public realm, civil works, or site supervision environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project or programme manager with the administration of safety, health, and environmental programmes on site.
• Audit project worksites against corporate SH&E standards, project procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
• Inspect construction areas to detect hazards, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and work practices requiring improvement.
• Provide practical safety guidance to project personnel, supervisors, and contractors to eliminate or control risks linked to site hazards.
• Prepare and submit written audit reports, inspection reports, safety observations, and follow‑up documentation.
• Monitor project work planning and field performance to confirm that activities align with Parsons Environmental, Safety, Health, and Risk Program requirements.
• Verify that work performance follows approved safety procedures, site controls, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
• Support implementation of Parsons occupational injury and incident reporting and management processes.
• Assist with incident reporting, initial investigation support, evidence collection, corrective action tracking, and safety record updates.
• Perform trend analysis on audit findings, inspection findings, incident reports, recurring hazards, and safety observations.
• Prepare regular safety analysis reports highlighting trends, risk areas, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with new hire orientation by supporting safety induction activities and communicating site safety expectations.
• Deliver or support regulatory and best practice SH&E training for project employees, contractors, and site personnel.
• Create, maintain, and update SH&E training records, attendance logs, safety briefing records, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Health and safety inspection

Occupational safety

Construction safety

SH&E compliance

Site safety inspections

Safety audits

Hazard identification

Worksite risk control

Incident reporting

Incident management

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Certified Safety Professional

Safety documentation

Risk communication

Field safety support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Equivalent relevant safety experience

Tools

OSHA 30-Hour Construction training

Certified Safety Professional credential

Job description

Senior Health and Safety Inspector

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction

Function: Occupational Health and Safety

Experience: 5 years health and safety experience

Job Type: Full‑time

Salary: 18,000–28,000

Job Overview

Senior Health and Safety Inspector in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Construction opportunity with Parsons Corporation for a Saudi National safety professional supporting a major public realm development in Diriyah. The role is focused on site‑based SH&E inspections, safety audits, hazard identification, incident reporting, ESHARP compliance, safety training, worksite risk control, and safety performance monitoring across parks, open spaces, streetscape works, and community‑focused construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the project or programme manager with the administration of safety, health, and environmental programmes on site.
• Audit project worksites against corporate SH&E standards, project procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
• Inspect construction areas to detect hazards, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and work practices requiring improvement.
• Provide practical safety guidance to project personnel, supervisors, and contractors to eliminate or control risks linked to site hazards.
• Prepare and submit written audit reports, inspection reports, safety observations, and follow‑up documentation.
• Monitor project work planning and field performance to confirm that activities align with Parsons Environmental, Safety, Health, and Risk Program requirements.
• Verify that work performance follows approved safety procedures, site controls, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
• Support implementation of Parsons occupational injury and incident reporting and management processes.
• Assist with incident reporting, initial investigation support, evidence collection, corrective action tracking, and safety record updates.
• Perform trend analysis on audit findings, inspection findings, incident reports, recurring hazards, and safety observations.
• Prepare regular safety analysis reports highlighting trends, risk areas, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with new hire orientation by supporting safety induction activities and communicating site safety expectations.
• Deliver or support regulatory and best practice SH&E training for project employees, contractors, and site personnel.
• Create, maintain, and update SH&E training records, attendance logs, safety briefing records, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in routine safe work briefings, toolbox talks, pre‑task discussions, and site safety coordination activities.
• Support supervisors and field teams in understanding safe work requirements before high‑risk activities begin.
• Follow up on open inspection findings, audit actions, safety observations, and corrective measures until closure is verified.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through visible field presence, constructive intervention, and clear communication.
• Escalate serious hazards, repeated non‑compliances, or immediate danger situations to senior safety and project personnel.
• Support safe delivery of landscape, streetscape, civil, public realm, access, and site coordination activities across the programme.

Ideal Profile

• Saudi National candidate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field.
• Equivalent relevant safety experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in health and safety, preferably within construction, infrastructure, public realm, civil works, or site supervision environments.
• Certified Safety Professional credential or OSHA 30‑Hour Construction training or license is required.
• Strong understanding of construction site hazards, safety inspections, audit processes, incident reporting, and corrective action follow‑up.
• Practical knowledge of occupational safety requirements, worksite controls, safe work briefings, and contractor safety expectations.
• Ability to identify hazards related to public realm construction, streetscape works, civil activities, site access, equipment movement, and general construction operations.
• Good report writing skills with the ability to document inspection findings, audit observations, trends, and corrective actions clearly.
• Able to communicate safety requirements effectively with workers, supervisors, contractors, project staff, and management teams.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to monitor work planning and field performance against safety standards.
• Able to support safety training, new hire orientation, toolbox talks, and site awareness activities.
• Professional, observant, and confident when challenging unsafe practices constructively.
• Organized approach to safety records, inspection logs, training documentation, and trend analysis.
• Committed to promoting a positive safety culture and helping project teams reduce occupational risk.

Skills Set

• Health and safety inspection
• Occupational health and safety
• Construction safety
• SH&E compliance
• Site safety inspections
• Safety audits
• Hazard identification
• Worksite risk control
• ESHARP compliance
• Incident reporting
• Incident management
• Corrective action tracking
• Safety trend analysis
• Audit reports
• Inspection reports
• Safety observations
• New hire safety orientation
• SH&E training
• Training records
• Toolbox talks
• Safe work briefings
• Public realm construction
• Streetscape safety
• Parks construction safety
• Contractor safety monitoring
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction
• Certified Safety Professional
• Safety documentation
• Risk communication
• Field safety support

Why Join Us

This role offers a Saudi National health and safety professional the opportunity to support a landmark public realm development in Diriyah, contributing to safer construction delivery across parks, open spaces, and extensive streetscape works. The position provides strong field exposure to safety inspections, audits, incident reporting, training support, contractor coordination, and safety culture development within a respected global infrastructure organization.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, construction management, and project delivery company supporting major public realm, transportation, utilities, urban development, and civil infrastructure programmes. In Saudi Arabia, Parsons contributes to large‑scale development through safety leadership, technical expertise, construction supervision, project controls, and practical delivery knowledge that help create safer, more livable, and future‑ready communities.