Advisor - HSE - Saudi National

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WSP Middle East is looking for an HSE Advisor for an ongoing Property & Building Supervision Project in Al Ula, KSA.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Support the implementation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) arrangements on the project in line with the WSP HSEQ Management System, to help ensure the protection of personnel and compliance with requirements.
• Assist the HSE Manager and coordinate with HSE Inspectors to monitor the application of health and safety procedures at the project site in accordance with legal and client standards.
• Support the development and delivery of HSE training to WSP employees, including inductions and guidance on safe working practices.
• Review contractor’s health, safety, and environmental plans, risk assessments, and method statements, providing feedback to ensure alignment with legal and client requirements prior to work commencement.
• Participate in daily morning site visits to verify that health and safety measures are in place before work begins.
• Join weekly joint HSE inspections with HSE Inspectors and contractor representatives, and support the tracking and closure of corrective/preventive actions.
• Participate in HSE meetings with clients, WSP staff, and contractors, contributing technical input and updates as required.
• Assist in initiating and monitoring emergency response plans and support the planning and execution of emergency drills as scheduled.
• Follow up on incident reports submitted by contractors to verify completion of investigations and closure of corrective actions, providing technical guidance as needed.
• Conduct regular site safety reviews and report findings to the HSE Manager and project team.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in a similar HSE leadership role, preferably within the construction or engineering industry.
• In-depth knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices, particularly in the Middle East region.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• NEBOSH or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• SCE registration in Health and Safety is preferred.
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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