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About the Role

WSP is seeking an HSE Officer to support the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements for utility infrastructure projects in Riyadh. This full-time role involves close collaboration with supervision and contractor teams to ensure compliance with project HSE standards, local regulations, and WSP policies, while fostering a proactive safety culture across all site activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor compliance with approved Health, Safety, and Environmental plans, procedures, and site requirements.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and safety observations for utility infrastructure construction activities.
• Identify unsafe conditions and practices, ensuring timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and verify work permits, risk assessments, method statements, and toolbox talks before work commencement.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations, incidents, safety meetings, and HSE statistics.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly HSE meetings with project stakeholders and contractors.
• Monitor high-risk activities including excavation, utility installation, lifting operations, confined space entry, and traffic management.
• Promote safety awareness through regular site engagement, training, and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, client requirements, and WSP HSE standards.
• Monitor environmental controls such as waste management, dust suppression, spill prevention, and housekeeping practices.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response procedures.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Inspectors, and Contractor HSE teams to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepare HSE reports and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in HSE supervision within construction and infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience on utility infrastructure, roads, wet utilities, dry utilities, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within Consultant Construction Supervision, PMC, CMO, or Engineer environments.
• NEBOSH IGC certification is mandatory.
• Additional qualifications such as IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent certifications are preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of international HSE standards, risk management principles, and construction safety practices.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, incident investigations, and safety reporting.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian safety regulations and project requirements is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and report preparation.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills would be advantageous.

About WSP

WSP is committed to supporting its people in building rewarding careers. The company offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to work on landmark projects, alongside continuous professional development. WSP aims to shape the future of communities by working with talented professionals on transformative projects.