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HSSE Section Head

Hill International

Location
Riyadh, SA
Work mode
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
September 28, 2026

Job description

• A degree in engineering (or equivalent work experience) supplemented by relevant international certifications. 
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in large-scale projects. 
• Experience in managing all aspects of HSSE on projects or facilities.  
• Knowledge of HSSE sciences/engineering systems, principles and methodologies. Extensive and 
demonstrated knowledge of national and international HSSE laws/regulations and regulatory/resource 
agencies permitting processes and responsibilities, industry standards for HSSE compliance and best 
management practices for minimizing potential HSSE impacts during project execution. Knowledge of 
technical terminology common to industrial hygiene, health physics, safety engineering, and environmental 
compliance. 
• Ability to deal effectively with HSSE matters with contractors/subcontractors or consultants during 
construction.  
• Ability to prepare reports related to HSSE activities in the projects 
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation skills. 
• Experience of working internationally (preference KSA experience) 
• Ensure the availability and adequacy of all the Supervision Consultant’s (Engineer’s) and Contractors’ HSE 
provisions as per the requirements of this Policy, the  Construction Contracts General Conditions and 
Specifications, their HSE Plans, Employer’s HSE Requirements, and the applicable local/national and 
international statutes, Regulations  
• Measuring the HSE performance of the Supervision Consultant (Engineer) and Contractors and advise on the 
actions necessary for improvement. 
• investigating direct and root/underlying causes of accidents/incidents and advising recommendations to 
prevent recurrence of the same 
• Recording and following-up on any noted safety hazards and non-conformances to HSE regulators and parties 
having jurisdiction. 
• Coordinating with the PMC Project Manager/Construction Manager in the implementation of effective HSE 
systems on their Projects sites. 
• Liaison with the Employer, PMC (Hill International) and the Local/Enforcing Authorities / Municipality 
Authorities in ensuring adherence of all parties to the HSE Requirements of their Projects. 
• Training and inducting staff on HSE. 
• Reviewing and approving Contractors’ HSE documents, submittals, drawings, etc to verify their suitability, 
adequacy and conformance. 
• Ensuring the Supervision Consultant’s (Engineer’s) and Contractors’ full compliance with the Project HSE 
Requirements.  
• Carrying-out scheduled and unscheduled HSE audits and inspections and reporting to the Project 
management team on any identified non-conformances for necessary action and correction by the violating 
party. 
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals 
and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while 
employed by Hill. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Apply directly at Hill International