Senior H&S Engineer

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 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.

• 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.