Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Engineer

Job Overview

WSP Middle East is seeking a skilled Health and Safety Officer to ensure that Health & Safety policies and procedures are firmly integrated across projects, sites, and office environments. The role requires compliance with both local and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee health, safety, and environmental protocols for projects in line with WSP and client HSEQ Management System standards to safeguard personnel.
• Supervise HSE Inspectors to confirm active monitoring and enforcement of health and safety measures at project sites, adhering to legal and client mandates.
• Develop and facilitate health, safety, and environmental training programs for employees including induction and safe working practices.
• Evaluate and approve contractors' health, safety, and environmental plans, risk assessments, and method statements to meet relevant legal and client requirements before work commencement.
• Conduct routine daily morning visits to project sites to verify that all health and safety precautions are established before work starts.
• Perform joint weekly HSE inspections alongside HSE Inspectors and contractor personnel, ensuring timely completion of corrective and preventive actions.
• Arrange HSE meetings involving clients, WSP project staff, and contractors; initiate and test emergency response plans with drills following project timelines and performance criteria.
• Ensure diligent follow-up by HSE Inspectors on contractor incident investigations, securing corrective actions to prevent recurrence while offering technical guidance on accident prevention.
• Regularly review site safety, liaise with enforcement authorities (PCFC, EHS Checks), and prepare monthly HSE reports with contractor collaboration for client submission.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong communication skills with the capability to influence stakeholders effectively.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Possession of relevant Health and Safety certification, with NEBOSH IGC as a minimum qualification.
• At least 7 years of experience managing health and safety on major construction projects.

Additional Information

WSP provides competitive remuneration alongside standard benefits such as comprehensive medical coverage and paid professional subscriptions.

The company is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy status. Disabled applicants meeting essential requirements will be interviewed.

WSP is a globally connected organization with more than 69,000 employees dedicated to positively impacting communities worldwide.