HSE Officer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor compliance with approved HSE plans, procedures, and site requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety observations across utility infrastructure construction activities.
• Review work permits, risk assessments, method statements, and toolbox talks before work begins.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Monitor excavation, utility installation, lifting, confined-space entry, traffic management, and other high-risk activities.
• Maintain HSE records, participate in stakeholder meetings, and prepare reports with recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of HSE supervision experience in construction and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with utility infrastructure, roads, wet utilities, dry utilities, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in consultant construction supervision, PMC, CMO, or Engineer environments.
• NEBOSH IGC certification is mandatory.

Additional qualifications

• IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international HSE standards, risk management, and construction safety practices.
• Experience with inspections, audits, incident investigations, and safety reporting.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian safety regulations and project requirements is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report preparation.
• Fluent English is required, while Arabic is advantageous.

Workplace

• The role supports utility infrastructure construction activities and requires site-based HSE inspections and engagement in Riyadh.

What the employer offers

• Collaborative work, opportunities on landmark projects, and continuous professional development are highlighted by WSP.