HSE Engineer - Construction Safety Assurance

Job Snapshot

Role: HSE Engineer
- Construction Safety Assurance

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction

Function:
Occupational Health and Safety

Experience:

Minimum 5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Parsons is hiring an HSE Engineer
- Construction Safety Assurance in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a project-based role within the Construction industry.

Reporting to the Project HSE Manager or Senior HSE Manager, the engineer will help maintain a safe and secure workplace aligned with SAPL and client policies.

The position combines field assurance, contractor follow-up, performance reporting, training, inspections, and incident support.

The successful candidate will work with project and construction managers to identify safety deficiencies and ensure timely corrective action before hazards affect personnel or operations.

Country:
Saudi Arabia

City:
Riyadh

Industry: Construction

Function:
Occupational Health and Safety

Salary:  SAR per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality:
Any

Job Type: Full-time

Project safety performance depends on accurate information, visible field leadership, disciplined assurance, and timely closure of outstanding actions. Delayed reporting or unresolved observations can allow unsafe conditions to remain active across construction areas and offices. The HSE Engineer will connect safety data with practical follow-up. By reviewing contractor performance, conducting assessments, supporting training, and tracking corrective measures, the engineer will help strengthen compliance and reduce the likelihood of incidents.

• Collect, verify, analyze, and submit construction-supervision consultant and contractor HSE data.
• Ensure safety information is complete, accurate, and delivered within required reporting periods.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports and statistical summaries for the client.
• Maintain reliable records of performance indicators, observations, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Demonstrate safe personal conduct and represent the organization professionally on site.
• Serve as a visible point of contact for project HSE matters.
• Verify that supervision-consultant and contractor deliverables are prepared, reviewed, approved, and implemented.
• Follow up with consultant and contractor HSE managers and engineers on overdue actions.
• Track closure of site-observation reports, abnormal events, audit findings, and compliance inspections.
• Conduct monthly office inspections and office risk assessments.
• Carry out planned HSE assurance activities across relevant project areas.
• Organize and attend contractor HSE meetings.
• Prepare presentations, agendas, minutes, and action records.
• Deliver HSE orientation sessions for new employees and visitors.
• Conduct or support safety-awareness training for Parsons, contractors, consultants, and client personnel.
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations when required.
• Review first-aid cases, injuries, property damage, losses, and unsafe-event information.
• Analyze overall HSE performance during project execution.
• Identify recurring trends and recommend appropriate improvement measures.
• Liaise with client representatives on HSE matters in a professional and responsible manner.
• Communicate safety concerns to project and construction managers.
• Support the correction of conditions that may create hazards for project personnel.
• Maintain adequate HSE coverage during shifts, weekends, and changing work schedules.
• Complete assigned duties independently or with limited supervision when required.

• Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum five years of relevant HSE experience.
• At least two years of experience in a comparable project-safety role.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• Professional membership with IOSH, IIRSM, or a similar recognized organization.
• Previous experience in the Middle East is preferred.
• Professional experience in Saudi Arabia would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of construction HSE inspections,…