HSE Engineer

About Applus+

Applus+ is a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification services, providing innovative solutions across key industries such as energy, construction, environment, and infrastructure. Operating in over 70 countries, Applus+ is dedicated to helping clients achieve operational excellence while maintaining high safety and environmental standards. The company fosters a culture of integrity, technical leadership, and continuous professional development.

The Role of HSE Engineer

Applus+ is seeking an HSE Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Riyadh Province. This full-time role involves monitoring and ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements for road and infrastructure construction activities. The HSE Engineer will support the implementation of project HSE plans, applicable Saudi regulations, client requirements, and safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular HSE inspections across road, bridge, and infrastructure construction areas.
• Monitor contractors' and subcontractors' compliance with HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, Permits to Work (PTW), and safe work procedures.
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and HSE non-conformities, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor key construction activities including traffic management, excavation, demolition, lifting, working at height, electrical works, hot works, heavy equipment operations, and utility works.
• Monitor site housekeeping, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance, access routes, barricading, signage, and general site safety.
• Participate in toolbox talks, HSE inductions, safety awareness activities, and emergency drills.
• Report serious hazards, incidents, near misses, and significant HSE violations to the HSE management team.
• Support incident investigations, HSE audits, inspections, and corrective action follow-up.
• Prepare and maintain HSE reports, inspection records, checklists, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and project teams to ensure the safe execution of construction activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of HSE experience in construction projects in KSA, with a preference for experience in road and bridge construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction HSE requirements, risk assessments, traffic management, and major construction hazards.
• Experience in contractor and subcontractor HSE management.

Required Skills

• Strong inspection, reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in shifts according to project requirements.