Senior Health and Safety Engineer - Compliance
Posted date [2026-08-05]
(ID: 49008)
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Job Description and Requirements
Senior Health and Safety Engineer - ComplianceJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Health and Safety Engineer - Compliance
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Occupational Health and Safety
Experience: Minimum 15 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Senior Health and Safety Engineer - Compliance opportunity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is an Environmental Services role responsible for developing and managing programs that protect employees and maintain regulatory compliance. AECOM is hiring an experienced safety professional to lead risk management, incident prevention, training, auditing and continuous improvement across operational and project environments.
Job Details
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Environmental Services
Function: Occupational Health and Safety
Salary: SAR 22000-35000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This senior-level position will strengthen AECOM\'s health and safety framework in Riyadh
by aligning workplace practices with Saudi labor requirements, ISO 45001 and relevant international standards. The engineer will collaborate with operational leaders, employees, regulators and external specialists to embed effective controls throughout business activities and projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain occupational health and safety policies.
* Implement procedures and programs aligned with regulatory requirements.
* Maintain alignment with Saudi labor regulations and ISO 45001.
* Apply relevant OSHA principles and international safety practices.
* Conduct comprehensive workplace risk assessments.
* Perform hazard analyses across operational and project environments.
* Recommend practical controls to eliminate or reduce identified risks.
* Design and deliver safety training for employees at all levels.
* Verify employee understanding of safety procedures and responsibilities.
* Investigate workplace incidents, injuries and near-miss events.
* Conduct root-cause analyses and document investigation findings.
* Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
* Lead safety audits and regulatory compliance inspections.
* Record non-conformances and develop appropriate action plans.
* Monitor corrective actions through verified closure.
* Maintain safety data sheets and standard operating procedures.
* Develop and update emergency response plans.
* Integrate safety requirements into business processes and projects.
* Collaborate with department heads and operational teams.
* Monitor safety metrics and key performance indicators.
* Analyze performance trends and identify areas for improvement.
* Prepare reports and evidence-based recommendations for senior management.
* Track regulatory developments and industry best practices.
* Coordinate with regulatory agencies and external safety consultants.
* Promote a proactive and accountable safety culture.
Ideal Profile
* Minimum 15 years of health and safety engineering experience.
* Comprehensive knowledge of Saudi occupational safety requirements.
* Strong understanding of OSHA standards and ISO 45001.
* Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and hazard analysis.
* Proven experience developing and implementing safety programs.
* Strong background in incident investigation and root-cause analysis.
* Experience managing corrective and preventive actions.
* Proficiency with safety-management systems and related software.
* Ability to interpret safety data and develop practical recommendations.
* Strong project-management and organizational capabilities.
* Excellent written, verbal and training-delivery skills.
* Professional certification such as CSP, CIH or NEBOSH is preferred.
* Industrial, manufacturing or construction safety experience is advantageous.
* Previous safety auditing and compliance-inspection experience.
* Familiarity with ergonomics and workplace hazard controls.
* Knowledge of personal protective equipment requirements.
* Professional judgment and commitment to high safety standards.
Skills Set
* Occupational health and safety
* Saudi labor regulations
* ISO 45001
* OSHA standards
* Safety program development
* Risk assessment
* Hazard analysis
* Incident investigation
* Root-cause analysis
* Corrective and preventive actions
* Safety auditing
* Compliance inspections
* Emergency response planning
* Safety data sheets
* Standard operating procedures
* Safety training
* Safety-management systems
* Performance indicators
* Safety data analysis
* Regulatory coordination
* Ergonomics
* Personal protective equipment
* Project management
* Executive reporting
Why Join Us
AECOM offers the opportunity to influence health and safety performance across significant operations and projects while working with multidisciplinary professionals. The role provides scope to shape safety culture, improve organizational systems and apply recognized international standards. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams support public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM creates sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and deliver long-term value.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain occupational health and safety policies.
* Implement procedures and programs aligned with regulatory requirements.
* Maintain alignment with Saudi labor regulations and ISO 45001.
* Apply relevant OSHA principles and international safety practices.
* Conduct comprehensive workplace risk assessments.
* Perform hazard analyses across operational and project environments.
* Recommend practical controls to eliminate or reduce identified risks.
* Design and deliver safety training for employees at all levels.
* Verify employee understanding of safety procedures and responsibilities.
* Investigate workplace incidents, injuries and near-miss events.
* Conduct root-cause analyses and document investigation findings.
* Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
* Lead safety audits and regulatory compliance inspections.
* Record non-conformances and develop appropriate action plans.
* Monitor corrective actions through verified closure.
* Maintain safety data sheets and standard operating procedures.
* Develop and update emergency response plans.
* Integrate safety requirements into business processes and projects.
* Collaborate with department heads and operational teams.
* Monitor safety metrics and key performance indicators.
* Analyze performance trends and identify areas for improvement.
* Prepare reports and evidence-based recommendations for senior management.
* Track regulatory developments and industry best practices.
* Coordinate with regulatory agencies and external safety consultants.
* Promote a proactive and accountable safety culture.
Ideal Profile
* Minimum 15 years of health and safety engineering experience.
* Comprehensive knowledge of Saudi occupational safety requirements.
* Strong understanding of OSHA standards and ISO 45001.
* Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and hazard analysis.
* Proven experience developing and implementing safety programs.
* Strong background in incident investigation and root-cause analysis.
* Experience managing corrective and preventive actions.
* Proficiency with safety-management systems and related software.
* Ability to interpret safety data and develop practical recommendations.
* Strong project-management and organizational capabilities.
* Excellent written, verbal and training-delivery skills.
* Professional certification such as CSP, CIH or NEBOSH is preferred.
* Industrial, manufacturing or construction safety experience is advantageous.
* Previous safety auditing and compliance-inspection experience.
* Familiarity with ergonomics and workplace hazard controls.
* Knowledge of personal protective equipment requirements.
* Professional judgment and commitment to high safety standards.
Skills Set
* Occupational health and safety
* Saudi labor regulations
* ISO 45001
* OSHA standards
* Safety program development
* Risk assessment
* Hazard analysis
* Incident investigation
* Root-cause analysis
* Corrective and preventive actions
* Safety auditing
* Compliance inspections
* Emergency response planning
* Safety data sheets
* Standard operating procedures
* Safety training
* Safety-management systems
* Performance indicators
* Safety data analysis
* Regulatory coordination
* Ergonomics
* Personal protective equipment
* Project management
* Executive reporting
Why Join Us
AECOM offers the opportunity to influence health and safety performance across significant operations and projects while working with multidisciplinary professionals. The role provides scope to shape safety culture, improve organizational systems and apply recognized international standards. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams support public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM creates sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and deliver long-term value.
