HSE Engineer

About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to join their Construction Supervision team. This full-time, site-based role is located in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and focuses on 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.
• Candidates must have a dominant background in KSA infrastructure supervision projects and consultant-side delivery.
• Saudi Council of Engineers registration is preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications and training in construction safety will be an advantage.

Required Skills

• Excellent report writing and communication skills in English.
• Ability to engage effectively with contractors, client representatives, and project stakeholders.

Work Environment

This is a site-based supervision role within the Construction Supervision team, focusing on infrastructure projects in Makkah and Jeddah. The role requires extensive experience working with engineering consultants on infrastructure projects within Saudi Arabia.