Senior H&S Engineer at Parsons in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Senior Health & Safety Engineer to join our site-based Construction Supervision team on a major landmark development project in Riyadh.

The project comprises the design, enabling works, and main construction works for a large-scale destination development featuring iconic assets, hospitality facilities, and supporting infrastructure. Delivered under a client governance framework with stringent programme, quality, safety, and sustainability requirements, the Construction Supervision Consultant is responsible for providing independent, end-to-end supervision and management. This includes ensuring that all works are completed, integrated, tested, commissioned, and handed over to support successful operations and long-term legacy objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collate, analyse, and submit Construction Supervision Consultant and Contractor HSE data for review in a timely and accurate manner.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports, dashboards, and statistics on behalf of the client.
• Lead by example by demonstrating safe personal behaviour and representing Parsons on site in all HSE-related matters.
• Ensure that key HSE deliverables from the Construction Supervision Consultant and Contractors are prepared, reviewed, approved, and implemented as required.
• Follow up with CSC HSE Managers and Engineers, as well as Contractor HSE Managers, on outstanding closeout actions arising from:Site Observation ReportsAbnormal eventsAuditsCompliance inspectionsIncident investigations
• Conduct monthly office assessments, including office inspections and office risk assessments.
• Conduct and support HSE assurance activities across the project.
• Organize and attend Contractor HSE meetings and presentations, and prepare accurate meeting minutes.
• Arrange and deliver HSE orientations for new employees, visitors, and other project personnel.
• Conduct or support HSE awareness training for Parsons, the CSC, Contractors, and the Client, as required.
• Support incident and event investigations, including the collection and review of relevant information.
• Review data relating to first-aid cases, near misses, injuries, property damage, losses, and other HSE events.
• Monitor and report overall HSE performance throughout project execution.
• Liaise professionally and responsibly with client representatives on all HSE matters.
• Promote a positive HSE culture and support the implementation of project HSE objectives and initiatives.
• Remain flexible regarding working hours to ensure adequate HSE coverage during shift work, weekend work, and other non-standard working periods.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Degree in Engineering from an accredited university, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a similar senior HSE role.
• Previous experience on major construction, infrastructure, or mixed-use development projects.
• Experience working in the Middle East; Saudi Arabia experience is preferred.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Professional membership with IOSH, IIRSM, or an equivalent recognized HSE organization.
• Strong knowledge of construction HSE management, assurance, reporting, inspections, and incident investigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse HSE data and prepare clear, accurate, and professional reports.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HSE data gathering, trend analysis, dashboards, and performance reporting.
• Strong presentation, meeting facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural, and demanding project environment.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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