HSE Engineer

Job description / Role

DAR Engineering, a leading design and engineering consulting organization in Saudi Arabia engaged in power generation, electrical transmission and distribution, health care, and high-rise buildings.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for highly skilled HSE engineers to join our consultant supervision team on large-scale construction projects in Riyadh and Jeddah.

Reporting to the project HSE manager, the role provides assurance for compliance to DAR Engineering and client HSE requirements whilst focusing on the practical implementation across the project sites. The HSE engineer will collaborate closely with the construction team to identify and rectify potential safety hazards, ensuring the highest standards of workplace safety.

The successful candidate will assist operations with the implementation of the HSE management plan and programs, be involved in field leadership, mentorship, and engagement with the workforce.

Key Responsibilities/Deliverables:

• Develop and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with legislative requirements and industry best practices.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of leading and lagging KPIs for HSE and client HSE requirements.
• Design, implement, and deliver health and safety assurance plans.
• Influence safe behaviors and safe processes.
• Ensure project activities comply with local and international HSE standards, such as OSHA, NEBOSH, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
• Conduct regular site visits, risk assessments, and audits to identify hazards and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions, preparing detailed reports and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor risk control measures to minimize workplace hazards and ensure a safe construction environment.
• Develop and enforce project-specific HSE plans, emergency response procedures, and safety guidelines in collaboration with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach contractor site supervision and HSE teams and work closely with DAR Engineering engineers, guiding them on processes and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor and subcontractor HSE performance, ensuring alignment with project safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, waste management protocols, and sustainable construction practices.
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety tools across the site.
• Ensure HSE standards are effectively implemented and continuously improved and support the site team through inspections to recognize hazards, minimize risks, and maintain and improve the HSE site standards.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports, and documentation as required by regulatory authorities and project management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum ten (10) years of HSE experience in large-scale construction projects, preferably in consultancy supervision roles.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, HSE, or equivalent.
• Relevant HSE/OHS qualification (NVQ Level 6 Diploma and CSP) is highly regarded.
• NEBOSH IGC certificate or equivalent.
• ISO 45001 lead auditor and ISO 14001 lead auditor.
• Experience in KSA/GCC region (highly recommended).
• Good communication skills, both in presentation and documentation.
• Attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Good command over English.

Knowledge and Functional Competencies:

• Familiarity with HSE management systems, incident reporting tools, and data analysis software.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prioritize competing work.
• Self and team motivator.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents.
• Alert and observant and looking for ways to improve processes.
• Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to situations.

What We Offer:

• A chance to work on landmark projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• An engaged and supportive team that is passionate about encouraging each other to succeed.
• Work for a company that values their employees and recognizes their contribution.

We understand that to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the efforts of every team member. We want team members to start their day with a sense of purpose and end it with a sense of accomplishment.

To Apply:

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge, and experience to fulfill this role, please submit your application online.

DAR Engineering is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description:

DAR Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm providing design, architecture, engineering, project management, construction management, and planning services across a broad range of sectors. We assist national governments, international organizations, and private sector companies by delivering comprehensive solutions with global expertise.

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.