Senior HSSEQ Expert- Construction Project Experience Only

WS Atkins International General Contracting Company; Medina; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior HSSEQ Expert to lead the development and implementation of HSSEQ management systems across projects in Saudi Arabia. You will drive risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chartered) or related field, plus NEBOSH/IOSH/Lead Auditor certifications and 20+ years in HSSEQ within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline with Chartered status preferred.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, Lead Auditor ISO 45001/14001/9001 or equivalent.
• 20+ years of HSSEQ experience, preferably in construction sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor HSSEQ policies and management systems.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Prepare HSSEQ reports, KPI dashboards, and regulatory submissions.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, environment, and quality performance.
• Provide training and guidance to project teams and contractors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

NEBOSH

IOSH

Lead Auditor ISO 45001/14001/9001

Job description

Job Description Overview

The Senior HSSEQ (Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Quality) Expert is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining HSSEQ management systems to ensure compliance with organizational, client, and regulatory requirements. The role provides strategic leadership in promoting a strong safety culture, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across projects and operations. The Senior HSSEQ Expert works closely with leadership teams to enhance operational excellence, employee wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and quality performance.

Your role

Develop, implement, and monitor HSSEQ policies, procedures, and management systems. Ensure compliance with local regulations, international standards, and client HSSEQ requirements. Lead risk assessments, hazard identification programs, and mitigation strategies. Conduct HSSEQ audits, inspections, and performance reviews across operations and projects. Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, environmental, and quality performance. Provide HSSEQ guidance and support to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders. Develop and deliver HSSEQ training, awareness programs, and competency initiatives. Prepare and present HSSEQ reports, KPI dashboards, and regulatory submissions to senior management. Promote a proactive safety culture and champion behavioral safety programs. Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with HSSEQ standards. Support emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity planning.

About you

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Chartered, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, Lead Auditor (ISO 45001/14001/9001), or equivalent. 20+ years of HSSEQ experience, preferably within construction sectors. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems. Experience in conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations. Excellent understanding of regulatory compliance and industry best practices. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Ability to influence organizational safety culture and drive performance improvements. Proficiency in HSSEQ reporting tools, data analysis, and performance monitoring. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.