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About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a dedicated HSE Inspector, specifically a Saudi National, to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is crucial for ensuring that all onsite construction and infrastructure activities adhere to applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, regulations, codes, and project-specific HSE requirements. The role is instrumental in fostering a safe working environment, preventing incidents, and promoting a robust safety culture among all contractors and stakeholders involved in our projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety surveillance of work areas, equipment, materials, and operations to identify and address unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, environmental risks, and non-conformances.
• Verify that Risk Assessments (RA), Method Statements (MS), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, and safe work procedures are effectively in place, consistently followed, and adequately documented.
• Monitor contractor compliance with critical safety protocols including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage, housekeeping standards, scaffolding integrity, safe lifting operations, work at height procedures, confined space entry, hot work permits, electrical safety, fire protection measures, emergency response readiness, and environmental protection practices such as waste management, emission control, and spill containment.
• Investigate all accidents, incidents, and near-misses, conducting thorough root cause analysis to propose effective corrective and preventive actions, and meticulously track the implementation and closure of all identified action items.
• Actively participate in safety inductions, toolbox talks, and safety meetings, as well as support and deliver HSE training sessions for site staff and subcontractors, and contribute to awareness campaigns.
• Maintain comprehensive HSE documentation and records, including inspection checklists, observation cards, logs of incidents and near-misses, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking, and prepare regular weekly and monthly reports for the HSE Manager.
• Coordinate closely with project management, engineering teams, subcontractors, and the WSP HSE Lead to ensure the seamless integration of HSE considerations into the planning, scheduling, and execution phases of all works.
• Provide essential HSE support during project meetings, site walk-downs, client audits, and regulatory inspections, clearly highlighting HSE performance metrics, identified trends, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and ensure the effectiveness of emergency preparedness measures, including fire drills, evacuation drills, first aid readiness, the condition of firefighting equipment, and the clarity of safety signage, ensuring that any necessary corrective actions are promptly implemented.
• Support environmental compliance by overseeing waste segregation, spill control measures, dust and noise control, proper material handling and storage, and efficient housekeeping practices.
• Stay continuously updated on Saudi Arabia's local HSE regulations, Saudi labor law (where applicable), and international HSE standards such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, ensuring project adherence to these requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging the reporting of near-misses and hazard observations, reinforcing safe behaviors, and driving continuous improvement in overall HSE performance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering (Civil/Mechanical), or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant HSE inspection experience, specifically on major construction or infrastructure projects within Saudi Arabia or the GCC region.
• Possession of certifications such as the NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or a higher qualification, IOSH Managing Safely, or an equivalent certification. Additional certifications like ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, Fire Warden, or First Aid are considered advantageous.
• A strong understanding of international HSE standards (ISO 45001/14001), OSHA guidelines, Saudi Arabian regulations, and local approval processes and regulatory bodies.
• A proven track record in the successful implementation of HSE management systems, conducting thorough inspections and audits, performing effective incident investigations, and generating comprehensive HSE reports.
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is considered a valuable asset.
• Strong analytical, observation, and problem-solving skills are essential for identifying potential hazards and developing effective solutions.
• The ability to work effectively on site in challenging construction environments, adapt to potential rotating shifts if required, and liaise professionally with multidisciplinary teams.

Required Skills

• Expertise in HSE standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in Risk Assessments (RA), Method Statements (MS), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Knowledge of PPE usage, housekeeping standards, scaffolding safety, lifting operations, work at height protocols, confined space entry procedures, hot work safety, electrical safety, and fire protection.
• Experience in emergency response planning and execution.
• Understanding of environmental protection measures, including waste segregation, spill control, dust and noise control, and material handling and storage.
• Skills in accident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Experience with safety inductions, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Ability to deliver or support HSE training.
• Proficiency in maintaining HSE documentation and tracking KPIs.
• Competence in emergency preparedness, including fire and evacuation drills, and ensuring first aid readiness and firefighting equipment functionality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, observation, and problem-solving capabilities.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires the ability to work effectively on site in challenging construction environments, adapting to potential rotating shifts if required.