HSE Inspector (Saudi National)

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety surveillance of work areas, equipment, materials, and operations to identify 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 in place, followed and documented.
• Monitor contractor compliance with PPE usage, housekeeping, scaffolding, lifting operations, work at height, confined space, hot work, electrical safety, fire protection, emergency response, environmental protection (waste, emissions, spill control) etc.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near-misses; carry out root cause analysis; propose corrective and preventive actions; track implementation and closure of action items.
• Participate in safety inductions, toolbox talks, safety meetings, awareness campaigns; deliver / support HSE training for site staff and subcontractors.
• Maintain HSE documentation and records: inspection checklists, observation cards, logs of incidents/near misses, KPI tracking, monthly/weekly reports to HSE Manager.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, subcontractors and WSP HSE Lead to integrate HSE into planning, scheduling and execution of works.
• Provide HSE support during project meetings, site walk-downs, client audits and regulatory inspections; highlight HSE performance, trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor emergency preparedness: fire drills, evacuation drills, first aid readiness, firefighting equipment and signage, and ensure corrective actions.
• Support environmental compliance: waste segregation, spill control, dust and noise control, material handling and storage, efficient housekeeping.
• Keep updated on Saudi Arabia’s local HSE regulations, Saudi labour law (if applicable), international HSE standards (ISO 45001/14001), and ensure project compliance.
• Promote a proactive safety culture: encourage reporting of near-misses, hazard observations, safe behaviours, and continuous improvement of HSE performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering (Civil/Mechanical) or related field.
• Minimum of 5–10 yrs of HSE inspection experience on major construction/infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region.
• Certifications such as NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or higher, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent. Additional certifications (e.g., ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, Fire Warden, First Aid) are an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of international HSE standards (ISO 45001/14001), OSHA, Saudi regulations, and local approvals/regulators.
• Proven track record in implementing HSE systems, conducting inspections/audits, incident investigations, and generating HSE reports.
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• Strong analytical, observation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on site in challenging construction environments, adapt to rotating shifts if required, liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
• As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.
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• We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring.
• Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
• We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
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