HSE Engineer - Site

Job description

Define and implement the Consultant's approach to Health, Safety, Environment and Worker Welfare Assurance, ensuring alignment with the overall project delivery strategy. Participate in the contractor prequalification process to assess competency in HSE management. Develop and implement a monitoring program that includes site tours, inspections, audits, and reviews of worker welfare facilities. Lead weekly formal HSE inspections, workshops, and meetings, and ensure timely closure of observations, non‑conformities, and corrective actions. Chair weekly Health and Safety meetings with the Contractor's HSE and management teams. Ensure all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors under the Consultant's supervision comply with the Employer's HSE requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations. Ensure compliance with the General Conditions of Contract, statutory requirements, and all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations. Verify that project‑specific Construction Health and Safety Plans are developed, reviewed, and approved before construction activities commence. Review, approve, and monitor implementation of the Contractor's Health and Safety Plans, Method Statements and Risk Assessments and other HSE deliverables required under the HSEQ Management System. Ensure contractors maintain an adequate number of competent HSE professionals to meet statutory and Employer requirements. Verify contractors provide competent personnel for HSE‑critical roles, including Appointed Persons, Lifting Supervisors, and Emergency Response Teams. Conduct HSE pre‑construction kick‑off meetings with contractors according to Employer requirements and maintain effective coordination with Contractor and Employer HSE representatives. Support the Project Management Team in promoting a proactive safety culture and achieving project HSE objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering or related discipline
• Professional certification in Health and Safety such as NEBOSH International General Certificate, NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent recognized qualification
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction health, safety and environmental management, including at least 5 years on large‑scale building and infrastructure projects
• Previous experience working with engineering supervision consultants on major construction projects
• Thorough knowledge of Saudi Arabian occupational health and safety regulations, international HSE standards and industry best practices
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Demonstrated experience in conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Strong communication and reporting skills with ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, clients and regulatory authorities
• Proficiency in preparing HSE reports, safety statistics, audits, toolbox talks and compliance monitoring records
• Fluent in English

Skills