Health and Safety Engineer

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Engineer to join the Construction Supervision team on a major Roads & Highways project in Riyadh. The engineer will monitor construction activities and ensure contractor compliance with HSE requirements according to Saudi regulations, client expectations, and international best practices. Monitor and enforce project-specific HSE plans, procedures and standards; conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety assessments; review contractor HSE documentation such as risk assessments, method statements, lifting, traffic management and emergency response plans; ensure compliance with Saudi health, safety and environmental regulations and project/client requirements; identify unsafe acts, conditions and environmental risks and implement corrective actions; participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis and develop preventive measures; track contractor performance against KPIs and HSE objectives; attend progress, coordination, toolbox and safety meetings; verify personnel training, induction and competence; monitor high‑risk activities including excavation, heavy plant, lifting, temporary traffic management and confined spaces; prepare HSE inspection, observation, non‑conformance and monthly performance reports; promote a positive safety culture and support behavioral safety initiatives; monitor environmental compliance for waste, dust, noise, pollution prevention and sustainability; liaise with client representatives, regulators, contractors and stakeholders on HSE matters; assist the Resident Engineer and Construction Manager in achieving safety objectives and maintaining a zero‑harm culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering or related field
• professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH International General Certificate, NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH or equivalent
• additional certifications in incident investigation, risk assessment or auditing are advantageous
• minimum 12 years of professional HSE experience
• proven experience on major Roads & Highways construction projects
• previous experience with an engineering consultancy or site supervision consultant is highly desirable
• demonstrated experience on projects in Saudi Arabia
• strong knowledge of Saudi regulations, infrastructure project requirements and international HSE standards
• experience managing contractor HSE performance on large‑scale infrastructure projects
• familiarity with road construction, interchanges, bridges, utility diversions, traffic management and related works
• excellent understanding of construction health, safety and environmental management systems
• strong knowledge of risk assessment and hazard identification techniques
• ability to conduct site inspections, audits and incident investigations
• strong report writing and communication skills
• ability to influence, coach and engage project teams and contractors
• strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• proficient in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems
• fluent in English
• Arabic language skills advantageous.

Skills