Senior HSE Coordinator at Parsons
Parsons
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Job summary
Parsons is seeking a Senior HSE Coordinator to lead day‑to‑day Health, Safety, and Environmental activities on the project. You will support the HSE Manager, implement the HSE Management System, and drive safe work practices across construction teams and contractors.
You will conduct inspections, review risk assessments, and ensure compliance with PTW and high‑risk controls. A strong background in airport/airside safety and robust incident investigation skills are essential.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant HSE experience in construction, infrastructure, airport, civil, or large‑scale development projects.
- Proven experience in site HSE coordination and contractor management.
- NEBOSH IGC or equivalent; IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent; OSHA training is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor day‑to‑day Health, Safety, and Environment activities across project areas.
- Support HSE Manager in implementing Project HSE Management System and HSE Plan.
- Conduct regular site HSE inspections and safety walks.
- Review risk assessments, JSAs/JHAs, and method statements from HSE perspective.
- Ensure compliance with PTW, high‑risk activity controls, and safe work procedures.
Skills
Education
Job description
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior HSE Coordinator to join our team! The Senior HSE Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring day‑to‑day Health, Safety, and Environmental activities across assigned project areas. The role will support the HSE Manager in implementing the Project HSE Management System and ensuring that construction activities are performed safely and in compliance with approved procedures, risk assessments, method statements, client requirements, applicable regulations, and project standards. The position will work closely with construction teams, contractors, subcontractors, Quality, Engineering, and Airport Operations to identify hazards, implement effective control measures, monitor site compliance, and promote a strong safety culture across the project.
- Support the HSE Manager in implementing the Project HSE Management System, HSE Plan, procedures, and requirements.
- Coordinate daily HSE activities across assigned construction and project work areas.
- Conduct regular site HSE inspections, safety walks, and compliance checks.
- Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, and potential risks and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
- Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with approved HSE procedures and requirements.
- Review Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA/JHA), and Method Statements from an HSE perspective.
- Ensure site activities are executed in accordance with approved risk controls and safe work procedures.
- Monitor implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) requirements for high‑risk activities.
- Monitor high‑risk activities including lifting operations, work at height, excavation, confined spaces, hot work, electrical works, temporary works, and heavy equipment operations.
- Support implementation of airport and airside safety requirements for activities conducted within operational or restricted areas.
- Coordinate with construction teams regarding safe access, logistics, traffic management, equipment movement, and work‑zone controls.
- Ensure appropriate barricading, signage, access control, and exclusion zones are maintained.
- Conduct daily safety inspections and provide immediate advice to site teams regarding unsafe conditions.
- Stop or elevate unsafe work where there is an immediate risk to personnel, property, or airport operations.
- Participate in incident, accident, near‑miss, and unsafe‑condition investigations.
- Assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and development of corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor and follow up on closure of HSE observations, inspection findings, and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate HSE inspection, observation, incident, and corrective action records.
- Support the implementation of project HSE awareness campaigns, safety initiatives, and behavioural safety programs.
- Coordinate and participate in site induction, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and safety awareness sessions.
- Identify HSE training needs and support the HSE Manager in coordinating required training.
- Verify that workers and safety‑critical personnel have the required training, competency, and certifications.
- Monitor compliance with requirements for operators, lifting personnel, scaffolders, banksmen, signalers, and other safety‑critical roles.
- Conduct regular inspections of lifting equipment, scaffolding, access equipment, PPE, emergency equipment, fire extinguishers, and safety facilities, as applicable.
- Monitor site housekeeping, waste management, material storage, and access/egress arrangements.
- Support implementation of environmental controls including dust, noise, waste, spills, and hazardous material management.
- Monitor safe handling, storage, transportation, and use of hazardous substances and chemicals.
- Participate in emergency preparedness activities, drills, and exercises.
- Ensure emergency routes, assembly points, first‑aid facilities, and emergency equipment remain accessible and clearly identified.
- Support the implementation of heat stress, fatigue management, welfare, and occupational health requirements.
- Coordinate with Quality and Construction teams on HSE‑related non‑conformances and corrective actions.
- Attend daily coordination and construction meetings and provide HSE updates and recommendations.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and periodic HSE reports for assigned areas.
- Monitor HSE KPIs, trends, observations, and recurring safety issues.
- Support HSE audits conducted by the project, client, consultant, or third parties.
- Assist in maintaining HSE documentation and records required for project audits and handover.
- Promote a positive safety culture and Zero Harm approach across the project.
- Provide practical HSE guidance to supervisors, engineers, foremen, and workforce personnel.
- Escalate significant HSE risks, incidents, and recurring non‑compliances to the HSE Manager.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of HSE lessons learned.
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. 5+ years of relevant HSE experience in construction, infrastructure, airport, civil, or large‑scale development projects. Proven experience in site HSE coordination and contractor management. Experience working in airport / airside environments is highly preferred. Good knowledge of construction safety practices, risk assessment, incident prevention, and site inspection. Good understanding of applicable Saudi HSE requirements and project/client HSE standards. NEBOSH IGC or equivalent. IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent. OSHA training/certification is an advantage. ISO 45001 awareness or Internal Auditor certification is an advantage. First Aid / CPR certification is preferred. Relevant fire safety, lifting safety, or confined‑space training is an advantage.
- HSE Management Systems
- Construction Safety
- Airport / Airside Safety
- Site HSE Inspections
- Risk Assessment
- JSA / JHA
- Method Statement Review
- Permit to Work (PTW)
- High‑Risk Activity Controls
- Work at Height
- Confined Space
- Lifting Operations
- Excavation & Trenching
- Hot Work
- Electrical Safety
- Traffic & Logistics Safety
- Emergency Preparedness
- Incident & Near‑Miss Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective & Preventive Actions
- Contractor & Subcontractor HSE Management
- Toolbox Talks & Safety Induction
- HSE Training & Awareness
- PPE Compliance
- Environmental Controls
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Waste Management
- HSE Reporting & Documentation
- HSE KPI Monitoring
- Strong site presence and safety leadership.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive approach to identifying and controlling hazards.
- Strong observation and attention‑to‑detail skills.
- Ability to communicate safety requirements effectively to both management and workforce personnel.
- Good problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
- Strong ability to influence safe behavior and promote a positive safety culture.
- Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with high‑risk situations.
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
- High level of integrity and commitment to HSE standards.
- Ability to work under pressure and within demanding construction environments.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next.
We care about your financial well‑being. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself through our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active‑Duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active‑Duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, healthier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup. Health Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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