HSE Inspector (Saudi National)

Job Description WSP is seeking Health & Safety Inspector who will be responsible for ensuring that all onsite construction/infrastructure activities comply with applicable HSE standards, regulations, codes and project HSE requirements. The role supports the creation of a safe working environment, prevention of incidents, and promotion of a strong safety culture across all contractors and stakeholders.

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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