Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?​

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking an experienced HSE Lead to oversee health, safety, and environmental performance across a major construction supervision project in the West of Riyadh. The successful candidate will lead the site HSE function, work closely with the supervision team and contractors, and promote a proactive safety culture that ensures compliance with project requirements, Saudi regulations, and international best practices.

• Lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the project.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved HSE plans, procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Drive proactive safety initiatives and promote a positive safety culture among all project stakeholders.
• Review and approve contractor HSE documentation, including safety plans, emergency response plans, and inspection reports.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety campaigns, awareness programs, and HSE meetings.
• Track and report project HSE performance metrics, trends, and compliance statistics.
• Interface with clients, authorities, contractors, and project leadership on all HSE-related matters.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and ensure effective response procedures are maintained.
• Mentor and manage HSE officers and inspectors assigned to the project.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years' experience in construction projects, with significant experience on large-scale infrastructure, buildings, or mixed-use developments.
• Previous experience in an HSE Lead, Senior HSE Manager, or equivalent role on construction supervision projects.
• Professional qualifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma, NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian HSE regulations and international standards.
• Experience managing contractor safety performance within a consultant-led supervision environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• Ability to influence safe behaviors and drive continuous improvement across large project teams.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.​

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Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 70,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. ​

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With us, you can. Apply today.

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