HSE Manager

Job description

Leads and oversees Health, Safety, and Environmental activities across company operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Provides HSE leadership, guidance, and technical expertise for all activities. Promotes a positive and just safety culture. Ensures compliance with corporate standards, local regulations, and the Global HSE Management System. Supports project managers, resident engineers, and operational leaders on HSE matters. Conducts comprehensive risk assessments and offers mitigation recommendations. Monitors incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and lessons learned. Assists in implementing BlueBook standards and regional HSE requirements. Collaborates with logistics and operations to ensure safe management of accommodation and transportation. Oversees driving safety programs and road safety requirements. Performs HSE audits, inspections, and compliance assessments across offices, projects, accommodations, and contractor operations. Supports leadership site visits, safety tours, and engagement programs to reinforce HSE expectations. Develops and delivers HSE training, awareness campaigns, and competency initiatives. Supports employee wellbeing programs in coordination with leadership. Reviews hotels, worker accommodations, and temporary housing for compliance. Engages with clients, contractors, consultants, regulatory authorities, municipalities, and government bodies on HSE issues. Monitors HSE performance indicators, prepares management reports and recommendations. Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and implements best practices. Promotes the employer values and commitment to excellence in health, safety, environment, and wellbeing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field
• Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma/IGC, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
• Minimum 15+ years of HSE experience, preferably in engineering, construction, infrastructure or project management
• Strong knowledge of KSA HSE regulations, international safety standards and best practices
• Experience implementing and managing HSE Management Systems in large organizations
• Proven track record in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, audits and compliance reviews
• Experience managing HSE requirements for accommodations, transportation and driving safety programs
• Strong understanding of ISO standards including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging HSE training programs
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities
• Proficiency in HSE reporting systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to influence and engage personnel at all organizational levels
• Fluency in English
• Arabic language skills an advantage
• Willingness to travel within KSA to support offices and project locations.

Skills