Senior HSE Lead — Major Construction Project

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced HSE Lead to oversee health, safety and environmental performance across a major construction supervision project in the West of Riyadh.

The successful candidate will lead the site HSE function, work closely with the supervision team and contractors, and promote a proactive safety culture that ensures compliance with project requirements, Saudi regulations, and international best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 20 years' experience in construction, with large-scale infrastructure or mixed-use developments.
• Experience as HSE Lead/Senior HSE Manager on construction supervision projects.
• Professional qualifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma, NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian HSE regulations and international standards.
• Experience managing contractor safety performance within a consultant-led supervision environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• English fluent; Arabic advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the project.
• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Drive proactive safety initiatives and promote a positive safety culture among project stakeholders.
• Review and approve contractor HSE documentation, including safety plans and inspection reports.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts with corrective actions.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and HSE meetings.
• Track and report project HSE performance metrics and trends.
• Interface with clients, authorities, contractors, and project leadership on HSE matters.
• Support emergency planning and mentor HSE officers and inspectors.

Skills

HSE Leadership

Construction safety

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in OHS/Engineering

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced HSE Lead to oversee health, safety and environmental performance across a major construction supervision project in the West of Riyadh.

The successful candidate will lead the site HSE function, work closely with the supervision team and contractors, and promote a proactive safety culture that ensures compliance with project requirements, Saudi regulations, and international best practices.