Senior HSE Engineer - Road & Bridge Construction (KSA)

Applus+ Asia Middle East and Africa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applus+ Asia Middle East and Africa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced HSE Engineer to monitor health, safety, and environmental compliance across road and infrastructure construction sites. You will implement project HSE plans, coordinate with contractors, and drive safe working practices to protect workers and the public.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 7 years of HSE experience in KSA, strong knowledge of HSE regulations, and English proficiency; shifts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership.
• Minimum 7 years HSE experience in construction projects in KSA, preferably road/bridge.
• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements, risk assessments, traffic management, and major hazards.
• Experience in contractor and subcontractor HSE management.
• Strong inspection, reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in shifts according to project requirements.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular HSE inspections across road, bridge, and infrastructure construction areas.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors' compliance with HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, PTW, and safe work procedures.
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and HSE non-conformities and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor key construction activities including traffic management, excavation, demolition, lifting, working at height, electrical, hot works, heavy equipment, and utility works.
• Monitor site housekeeping, PPE compliance, access routes, barricading, signage, and general site safety.
• Participate in toolbox talks, HSE inductions, safety awareness activities, and emergency drills.
• Report serious hazards, incidents, near misses, and significant HSE violations to the HSE management team.
• Support incident investigations, HSE audits, inspections, and corrective action follow-up.
• Prepare and maintain HSE reports, inspection records, checklists, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and project teams to ensure safe execution of construction activities

Job description

Applus+ Asia Middle East and Africa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced HSE Engineer to monitor health, safety, and environmental compliance across road and infrastructure construction sites. You will implement project HSE plans, coordinate with contractors, and drive safe working practices to protect workers and the public.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 7 years of HSE experience in KSA, strong knowledge of HSE regulations, and English proficiency; shifts