Senior Health & Safety Coordinator (Saudi National)

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Health & Safety Coordinator (Saudi National) to join our team! In this role you will get to play a vital role in safeguarding personnel, minimizing risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance on complex infrastructure projects. With 5 years of hands-on experience, the right candidate will be passionate about health and safety, capable of managing on-site HSE activities, and committed to driving excellence in construction safety performance. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the success of a landmark project while promoting a safe working environment for all involved.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Safety Program Implementation:
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of site-specific health and safety plans, procedures, and policies.
• Ensure project compliance with local and international safety standards, laws, and regulations.
• Monitor site activities to confirm safe work practices and enforce compliance with HSE requirements.
• Inspections, Audits & Risk Assessments:
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits to identify unsafe conditions, practices, and potential hazards.
• Lead and document risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and method statement reviews.
• Ensure prompt corrective and preventive actions are taken and recorded to address safety issues.
• Incident Investigation & Reporting:
• Support or lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions to identify root causes and develop action plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all safety incidents, inspections, and audit findings.
• Ensure incident reporting aligns with company and client protocols.
• Training and Awareness:
• Organize and conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher training for project staff and subcontractors.
• Promote awareness of HSE procedures and create a safety-conscious culture across all site personnel.
• Support emergency preparedness initiatives including drills and evacuation plans.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
• Liaise with construction managers, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives to align safety objectives.
• Ensure safety requirements are integrated into planning and execution of construction activities.
• Participate in HSE coordination meetings and contribute to project safety planning.
• Documentation and Compliance Monitoring:
• Maintain up-to-date records of inspections, safety meetings, permits, and training logs.
• Support compliance with ISO 45001 and other relevant HSE management systems.
• Ensure all permits to work (PTWs) and safety documentation are in place and adhered to on site.
  
  
  

Education

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in infrastructure construction (e.g., roads, bridges, tunnels, or airport projects).
• Demonstrated ability to implement HSE systems on large-scale or high-risk construction projects.
  
  
  

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, hazard identification, and risk mitigation techniques.
• Experience conducting safety audits, training, and incident investigations.
• Familiarity with international safety standards (OSHA, ISO 45001, NEBOSH, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse teams and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HSE documentation systems.
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent recognized HSE certification.
• First Aid, Fire Safety, or Working at Heights certification.
• Experience in airport or aviation-related infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of behavioral-based safety (BBS) systems and proactive safety culture building.
• Ability to generate safety performance reports and contribute to continuous improvement planning.
  
  
  

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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