HSE Officer

About the role

WSP is looking for a proactive HSE Officer to support health, safety and environmental compliance on water transmission and pipeline infrastructure projects in Jubail. The role ensures a safe working environment, aligns with project procedures, regulatory requirements and client HSE standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections to verify compliance with HSE requirements and safe work practices.
• Monitor construction activities such as excavation, trenching, pipe laying, lifting operations and confined‑space work.
• Identify unsafe acts or conditions and ensure corrective actions are taken promptly.
• Support implementation of project HSE plans, risk assessments and method statements.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks and awareness campaigns for site personnel.
• Monitor use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce site safety rules.
• Report, record and assist in investigations of incidents, near‑misses and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain HSE documentation, inspection records, permits and compliance reports.
• Participate in emergency response drills and support preparedness activities.
• Monitor environmental controls including waste management, dust suppression, noise control and pollution prevention.
• Liaise with contractors, supervisors and project teams to promote a positive safety culture.

Required profile

• Experience on water transmission pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs or utility infrastructure projects.
• Background in consultancy supervision or major construction projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or related field.
• 3–5 years of HSE experience in infrastructure, utilities, pipeline or water transmission projects.
• NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of excavation safety, confined‑space entry, lifting operations, work‑at‑height and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Familiarity with local HSE regulations and international best practices.

Required skills

• ISO 45001 implementation
• ISO 14001 implementation
• NEBOSH IGC certification
• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• Risk assessment development
• Method statement preparation
• Permit‑to‑work system management
• Excavation and confined‑space safety procedures
• Lifting and work‑at‑height safety protocols
• Environmental monitoring (waste, dust, noise)