HSE Engineer

About the Role

WSP is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to join its Construction Supervision team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time, site-based supervision role involves supporting major transport, road, and infrastructure utilities projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, Saudi regulations, and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor compliance with project HSE requirements, specifications, and approved safety plans.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations across road, utility, and infrastructure works.
• Review and monitor method statements, risk assessments, permit systems, and emergency response procedures.
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions, ensuring timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the Resident Engineer in enforcing project health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Monitor excavation works, utility diversions, traffic management activities, lifting operations, and confined space works.
• Review contractor HSE performance and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports.
• Participate in incident investigations and verify the implementation of corrective measures.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to promote safety awareness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor environmental compliance related to waste management, dust control, noise mitigation, and environmental protection measures.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, client requirements, and international HSE standards.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site inductions as required.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, incidents, and corrective action tracking.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional HSE qualification such as NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, IOSH, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 to 12 years of overall experience, with at least 5 years of experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Demonstrated experience on transportation, roads, highways, infrastructure, and utility projects within KSA.
• Previous experience working for engineering consultants or construction supervision consultants is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi HSE regulations, infrastructure construction risks, and industry best practices.
• Experience monitoring utility works, including wet and dry utilities, stormwater, drainage, potable water, irrigation, power, and telecommunications networks.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills in English.
• Ability to engage effectively with contractors, client representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Saudi Council of Engineers registration is preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications and training in construction safety will be an advantage.

Candidate Profile

Candidates must possess a dominant background in KSA infrastructure supervision projects and consultant-side delivery. Primary experience in building projects, contractor-only environments, design offices, or corporate HSE roles is not preferred for this position.

Work Environment

This is a site-based supervision role within the Construction Supervision team, focusing on infrastructure projects in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Application

WSP invites qualified candidates to apply for this HSE Engineer position.