Worker Welfare Compliance Inspector

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Professional development

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented Worker Welfare Compliance Inspector to join the Buildings and Places team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on monitoring workplace conditions, evaluating compliance with Saudi labor laws and worker welfare requirements, and promoting safe, fair, and ethical employment practices.

You will conduct inspections, review documentation, and coordinate corrective actions on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience conducting workplace inspections, compliance audits, or regulatory investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law and worker welfare regulations.
• Experience with workplace inspection and compliance auditing.
• Proficiency with inspection software and data management systems.
• Excellent documentation and technical report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular and unannounced inspections to assess worker welfare compliance.
• Review employment records and contracts for regulatory adherence.
• Investigate worker concerns and document findings impartially.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and coordinate corrective actions.
• Monitor and verify effectiveness of corrective actions and follow-up inspections.

Skills

Workplace inspections

Compliance auditing

Saudi labor law

Inspection software

Microsoft Office

Technical report writing

Tools

Inspection software

Job description

Worker Welfare Compliance Inspector Job Snapshot

Role: Worker Welfare Compliance Inspector - Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Industry: Construction - Function: Quality Assurance-Safety - Experience: Relevant inspection or compliance experience required; years not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented Worker Welfare Compliance Inspector to join its Buildings and Places team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on monitoring workplace conditions, evaluating compliance with Saudi labor laws and worker welfare requirements, and promoting safe, fair, and ethical employment practices. The successful candidate will conduct scheduled and unannounced workplace inspections, review employment documentation, investigate worker concerns, and identify non-compliance with applicable labor and occupational health and safety requirements. The position also involves preparing inspection reports, coordinating corrective action plans, and verifying that identified deficiencies are resolved. This role requires strong knowledge of Saudi labor regulations, worker welfare standards, compliance auditing, and workplace inspection procedures. The inspector will work with facility managers, workers, and organizational stakeholders to strengthen compliance practices and support continuous improvement in worker welfare management.

Job Details - Country: Saudi Arabia - City: Riyadh - Industry: Construction - Function: Quality Assurance-Safety - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Worker Welfare Inspections

• Conduct regular and unannounced inspections of workplace facilities to assess compliance with worker welfare requirements.
• Evaluate working conditions against applicable Saudi labor regulations and occupational health and safety standards.
• Identify potential risks affecting worker welfare, safety, and fair treatment.
• Examine workplace practices to determine compliance with organizational policies.
• Record inspection observations and identify areas requiring corrective action.
• Maintain an objective and professional approach during all inspection activities.
• Support consistent implementation of worker welfare standards across operational facilities.

Labor Law and Regulatory Compliance

• Review workplace practices for compliance with applicable Saudi labor laws.
• Audit employment records, contracts, and supporting documentation.
• Verify adherence to relevant worker welfare regulations and company policies.
• Identify discrepancies or potential regulatory violations.
• Document compliance findings and communicate required improvements.
• Monitor developments in Saudi labor regulations and worker welfare requirements.
• Provide guidance to relevant stakeholders on applicable compliance obligations.

Employment Records and Documentation Audits

• Examine employment contracts and associated personnel documentation.
• Assess the completeness and accuracy of records relevant to worker welfare compliance.
• Identify missing, inconsistent, or non-compliant documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of audit observations and supporting evidence.
• Coordinate with responsible personnel to address documentation deficiencies.
• Support effective recordkeeping and compliance verification.

Worker Complaints and Welfare Investigations

• Investigate worker complaints and concerns involving welfare, workplace safety, and fair treatment.
• Conduct investigations objectively, impartially, and with appropriate sensitivity.
• Gather relevant information and supporting evidence.
• Evaluate reported concerns against applicable requirements and organizational policies.
• Document investigation findings and identified compliance issues.
• Communicate relevant findings to authorized stakeholders.
• Recommend corrective measures to address substantiated concerns.
• Support appropriate follow-up to prevent recurring welfare issues.

Non-Compliance Identification and Reporting

• Identify violations, deficiencies, and non-conformities during inspections and audits.
• Prepare detailed reports describing findings and their potential implications.
• Collect photographic evidence and relevant supporting information.
• Maintain accurate documentation of observed conditions.
• Communicate findings clearly to facility management and relevant stakeholders.
• Recommend practical corrective measures to address identified deficiencies.
• Ensure inspection reports provide sufficient information for follow-up and compliance monitoring.

Corrective Action Planning and Verification

• Collaborate with facility management to develop corrective action plans.
• Identify measures required to resolve worker welfare and regulatory compliance issues.
• Monitor implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Conduct follow-up inspections to assess progress.
• Verify whether identified deficiencies have been adequately addressed.
• Document corrective action outcomes and outstanding concerns.
• Escalate unresolved compliance matters through appropriate organizational channels.
• Recommend preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of recurring violations.

Occupational Health and Safety Compliance

• Assess workplace conditions against applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
• Identify unsafe conditions that may affect worker welfare.
• Review relevant workplace safety practices during inspections.
• Report identified safety deficiencies to responsible personnel.
• Coordinate with facility management on corrective measures.
• Support compliance with organizational health and safety policies.
• Promote awareness of safe working conditions and worker protection requirements.

Compliance Monitoring and Trend Analysis

• Analyze inspection findings to identify recurring compliance issues.
• Review patterns in worker complaints, regulatory deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Identify potential systemic weaknesses in worker welfare management.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
• Prepare recommendations to strengthen compliance practices.
• Provide management with information supporting preventive action.
• Support continuous improvement in worker welfare and workplace compliance.

Inspection Documentation and Records Management

• Maintain comprehensive records of inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Organize inspection reports, photographic evidence, and supporting documentation.
• Record identified non-conformities and associated corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate follow-up inspection records.
• Use designated documentation systems to manage compliance information.
• Ensure records are complete, accurate, and accessible to authorized personnel.
• Support traceability of inspection findings and compliance activities.

Management Reporting and Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare clear and professional worker welfare inspection reports.
• Present compliance findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Communicate regulatory concerns and corrective action requirements.
• Coordinate with facility managers and other stakeholders on inspection outcomes.
• Provide updates on unresolved compliance issues.
• Explain relevant worker welfare requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain professional communication with workers and management personnel.

Compliance Guidance and Training

• Provide guidance to facility managers on worker welfare compliance practices.
• Explain relevant Saudi labor regulations and organizational requirements.
• Support awareness of occupational health and safety obligations.
• Share findings from inspections to highlight areas requiring improvement.
• Provide recommendations for strengthening compliance procedures.
• Support training activities related to worker welfare and regulatory requirements.
• Encourage consistent application of ethical employment and worker protection practices.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Experience

• Proven experience conducting workplace inspections, compliance audits, or regulatory investigations.
• Practical knowledge of worker welfare compliance and workplace inspection activities.
• Experience identifying regulatory deficiencies and documenting inspection findings.
• Ability to evaluate workplace conditions and employment documentation against applicable requirements.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law and worker welfare regulations.
• Understanding of occupational health and safety standards.
• Workplace inspection and compliance auditing.
• Employment contract and personnel documentation review.
• Worker welfare complaint investigation.
• Regulatory interpretation and compliance assessment.
• Identification and documentation of non-conformities.
• Corrective action planning and follow-up verification.
• Inspection reporting and evidence management.
• Compliance trend analysis and preventive recommendations.
• Proficiency with inspection software and data management systems.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent documentation and technical report-writing skills.
• Effective communication with workers, facility managers, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment.
• Ability to conduct investigations objectively and impartially.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple inspections and maintain comprehensive records.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in labor compliance, human resources compliance, or worker welfare programs.
• Knowledge of international labor standards and recognized worker welfare management practices.
• Certification in occupational health and safety or compliance management.

Professional Competencies

• Strong commitment to ethical employment practices and worker welfare.
• Objectivity and impartiality during inspections and investigations.
• Ability to handle worker concerns with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Analytical thinking and sound regulatory judgment.
• Accuracy in inspection documentation and reporting.
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to identify compliance risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong planning, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Commitment to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Additional Employment Information

• All newly hired AECOM employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
• AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

Requisition ID: J10156298 - Business Line: B&P - Buildings and Places - Business Group: DCS - Strategic Business Unit: Middle East and Africa - Career Area: Safety, Health and Environment - Work Location Model: On-site

Benefits and Professional Development

AECOM offers employee benefits that vary according to employment status and eligibility. Depending on applicable arrangements, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, leave arrangements, employee assistance programs, well-being resources, retirement savings plans, and other employee benefits. The company also provides training and professional development opportunities designed to support technical knowledge, professional capabilities, and career progression.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across buildings, transportation, water, environment, and energy. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. With a global workforce of more than 50,000 professionals, AECOM brings together engineers, designers, planners, scientists, digital specialists, and project managers to deliver infrastructure solutions that support communities and long-term development. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The company promotes equal employment opportunity, collaboration, professional development, and a workplace built on respect.