Senior HSE Inspector (Riyadh) – Civil & Construction Safety

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety Inspector to join our Project and Construction Management team in Riyadh. You will carry out daily site inspections, monitor contractor compliance, identify unsafe acts/conditions, verify implementation of HSE controls, and support the project’s safety culture.

The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering degree with 7+ years of HSE experience, strong knowledge of ISO 45001/OSHA, and excellent report writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC, OSHA, or IOSH certifications are an advantage.
• 7+ years of applicable experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, OSHA, NFPA, and environmental regulations.
• Understanding of risk assessments, method statements, work permits, and emergency response.
• Proficient English; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong report writing, communication, teamwork, problem solving, autonomy, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of work areas per the HSE Plan, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Monitor permit-to-work systems, including confined spaces, hot works, lifting operations, and excavations.
• Identify hazards and unsafe practices; issue safety observations and follow through on corrective actions.
• Verify PPE usage, storage, and maintenance by all workers and visitors.
• Ensure housekeeping, emergency access, signage, and site traffic management.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations and document findings.
• Monitor environmental compliance (waste, dust, noise, spill prevention).
• Participate in toolbox talks, HSE meetings, and awareness campaigns.
• Verify competencies of key personnel (operators, riggers, scaffolders).
• Maintain accurate HSE logs and records.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Flexibility

Risk assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Confidential is seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety Inspector to join our Project and Construction Management team in Riyadh. You will carry out daily site inspections, monitor contractor compliance, identify unsafe acts/conditions, verify implementation of HSE controls, and support the project’s safety culture.

The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering degree with 7+ years of HSE experience, strong knowledge of ISO 45001/OSHA, and excellent report writing and communication skills.