HSE Lead

Role Overview

HSE Lead at WSP in the Middle East, based in the West of Riyadh. The role oversees health, safety, and environmental performance across a major construction supervision project.

Role Purpose

Lead the site HSE function to ensure compliance with project requirements, Saudi regulations, and international best practices. Work closely with the supervision team and contractors to establish and maintain a proactive safety culture across all project activities.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety and Environmental Leadership

• Lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the project.
• Drive proactive safety initiatives and promote a positive safety culture among all project stakeholders.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and ensure effective response procedures are maintained.

Contractor Oversight and Compliance

• Monitor contractor compliance with approved HSE plans, procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Review and approve contractor HSE documentation, including safety plans, emergency response plans, and inspection reports.
• Manage contractor safety performance within a consultant-led supervision environment.

Site Inspections, Audits and Hazard Management

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

Engagement and Communication

• Lead toolbox talks, safety campaigns, awareness programs, and HSE meetings.
• Interface with clients, authorities, contractors, and project leadership on all HSE-related matters.
• Influence safe behaviors and drive continuous improvement across large project teams.

Reporting and Performance Tracking

• Track and report project HSE performance metrics, trends, and compliance statistics.

Team Management

• Mentor and manage HSE officers and inspectors assigned to the project.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years' experience in construction projects, with significant experience on large-scale infrastructure, buildings, or mixed-use developments.
• Previous experience in an HSE Lead, Senior HSE Manager, or equivalent role on construction supervision projects.
• Professional qualifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma, NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian HSE regulations and international standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Additional Information

• Full details are available on the employer's original posting.