HSE Advisor – Jeddah

Job Overview

WSP Middle East seeks an experienced HSE Advisor to oversee health, safety, and environmental protocols for an ongoing Property & Building Supervision project located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This role involves managing safety systems aligned with WSP’s HSEQ standards to protect personnel on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all health, safety, and environmental arrangements in line with WSP’s HSEQ Management System to safeguard staff and contractors.
• Lead and supervise HSE Inspectors ensuring enforcement of site-level health and safety practices compliant with legal and client mandates.
• Design and facilitate safety and environmental training programs, including inductions and safe work procedures for WSP employees.
• Assess and authorize contractors’ safety plans, risk evaluations, and methodologies according to legal and client requirements before commencement of work.
• Conduct scheduled daily morning inspections across project locations to confirm safety measures are implemented prior to starting activity.
• Execute weekly joint HSE inspections with inspectors and contractors to ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive safety measures.
• Coordinate HSE meetings involving clients, project personnel, and contractors to review safety performance and initiatives.
• Initiate and test emergency response plans, ensuring that drills meet the project’s schedule and performance benchmarks.
• Ensure thorough follow-up on incident investigations by contractors, guaranteeing corrective actions to prevent recurrence, and offer technical guidance for accident prevention.
• Perform regular site safety reviews to maintain continuous compliance and risk management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior HSE role, preferably within the construction or engineering sectors.
• Comprehensive understanding of HSE regulations and industry best practices, especially within the Middle East.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to influence stakeholders across organizational levels.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities and sound decision-making skills.
• NEBOSH certification or an equivalent qualification is strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English both spoken and written; Arabic language skills are advantageous.
• Mandatory certification: Should possess Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) accreditation in Health & Safety.

Additional Information

This opportunity allows you to be part of landmark projects globally while positively impacting the communities involved. Join WSP to create a meaningful legacy through your career.