HSE Engineer

Role Overview

HSE Engineer position with WSP Middle East in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is a site-based supervision role supporting the delivery of major transport, road, and infrastructure utilities projects.

Role Purpose

Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, Saudi regulations, and international best practices on infrastructure projects through contractor oversight, site monitoring, and safety management.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Monitor contractor compliance with project HSE requirements, specifications, and approved safety plans.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, client requirements, and international HSE standards.
• Support the Resident Engineer in enforcing project health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Site Inspection & Risk Management

• 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 and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor excavation works, utility diversions, traffic management activities, lifting operations, and confined space works.

Reporting & Documentation

• Review contractor HSE performance and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, incidents, and corrective action tracking.

Incident & Environmental Management

• Participate in incident investigations and verify the implementation of corrective measures.
• Monitor environmental compliance relating to waste management, dust control, noise mitigation, and environmental protection measures.

Stakeholder Engagement & Training

• Coordinate with project stakeholders to promote safety awareness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site inductions as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 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.
• Dominant background in KSA infrastructure supervision projects and consultant-side delivery required.
• Professional HSE qualification such as NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, IOSH, or equivalent.
• Saudi Council of Engineers registration preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications and training in construction safety will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.

Additional Information

• Candidates with primary experience in building projects, contractor-only environments, design offices, or corporate HSE roles are not preferred.