Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an HSE Manager to lead the Health, Safety and Environmental functions for a major luxury hospitality development in Riyadh. You will drive world-class HSE performance and a Zero Harm culture across the project, interfacing with the Client, PMC, Consultants and Saudi authorities.

The role requires 12+ years of HSE experience in large-scale construction, with 5+ years in senior HSE leadership on Tier-1 projects, and strong knowledge of Saudi regulations and international

Qualifications

• 12-18+ years of progressive HSE experience in major construction/EPC environments.
• 5+ years in HSE Manager / Senior HSE leadership roles on major projects.
• Experience with Tier-1/international contractors.
• Strong track record in luxury hotels, resorts, hospitality, mixed-use or mega developments.
• Previous KSA/GCC experience preferred.
• Experience managing large, multicultural workforces and multiple specialist subcontractors.
• Strong Client, PMC, Consultant and authority-facing experience.
• Delivery on large-scale, high-value projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project HSE strategy, governance and assurance framework in line with requirements.
• Drive a proactive Zero Harm culture, embedding safety leadership at all levels.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi HSE laws, Saudi Building Code, Civil Defense, ISO 45001/14001 and contracts.
• Provide senior HSE leadership across construction, MEP, façade, fit-out, commissioning and specialist works.
• Lead HSE governance of subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Establish risk assessment, Permit-to-Work, RAMS, inspections and audits systems.
• Lead incident investigation and root-cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Develop Emergency Response and Crisis Management arrangements.

Skills

HSE Leadership

Incident Investigation

Regulatory Compliance

Contractor Management

Risk Assessment

Emergency Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership Presence

Education

NEBOSH International Diploma

NEBOSH IGC

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 Knowledge

Engineering/related Degree

Job description

HSE MANAGER - LUXURY HOSPITALITY PROJECTS

Location: Riyadh

Reporting To: Project Director / Project Executive

Sector: Luxury Hospitality / Hotels / Resorts / Mixed-Use

Employer: Tier-1 / International Contractor

ROLE PURPOSE

Lead the Health, Safety & Environmental function for a major luxury hospitality development, ensuring world-class HSE performance, regulatory compliance and a strong Zero Harm culture across the project. The HSE Manager will provide strategic leadership to project management, construction teams and subcontractors, while serving as the principal HSE interface with the Client, PMC, Consultant and relevant Saudi authorities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and implement the project HSE strategy, governance and assurance framework in line with company, client and Saudi requirements.
• Drive a proactive Zero Harm culture, embedding safety leadership and accountability at every level of the project.
• Ensure compliance with applicable KSA HSE legislation, Saudi Building Code, Civil Defense requirements, ISO 45001/14001 and contractual obligations.
• Provide senior HSE leadership across all construction, MEP, façade, fit-out, commissioning and specialist hospitality works.
• Identify and manage critical project risks including lifting, work at height, temporary works, excavation, electrical, confined space, hot works, fire/life safety and SIMOPS.
• Lead HSE governance of all subcontractors and specialist contractors, ensuring consistent standards and performance.
• Establish robust risk assessment, Permit-to-Work, RAMS, inspection, audit and assurance systems.
• Lead incident prevention, investigation and root-cause analysis, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain effective Emergency Response and Crisis Management arrangements.
• Oversee occupational health, worker welfare, heat-stress management and environmental performance.
• Establish meaningful leading and lagging HSE KPIs, dashboards and executive reporting.
• Conduct regular leadership safety tours, management reviews and performance interventions.
• Act as the senior HSE representative in Client/PMC/Consultant meetings and regulatory engagements.
• Empower the HSE team with the authority to intervene and stop unsafe work where required.
• Continuously improve project HSE performance through benchmarking, lessons learned and industry best practice.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• 12-18+ years of progressive HSE experience in major construction/EPC environments.
• 5+ years in HSE Manager / Senior HSE leadership roles on major projects.
• Proven experience with Tier-1/international contractors.
• Strong track record in luxury hotels, resorts, hospitality, mixed-use or mega developments.
• Previous KSA/GCC experience is highly preferred.
• Experience managing large, multicultural workforces and multiple specialist subcontractors.
• Strong Client, PMC, Consultant and authority-facing experience.
• Demonstrated delivery on large-scale, high-value projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in HSE, Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management or related discipline.
• NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent - preferred.
• NEBOSH IGC - minimum.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor - preferred.
• ISO 14001 knowledge/qualification - preferred.
• Relevant professional HSE membership/certifications.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic HSE Leadership | Construction Safety | Risk Management | Contractor Management | Saudi Regulatory Compliance | Client & Stakeholder Management | Incident Prevention | Emergency Management | HSE Assurance | Environmental Management | Safety Culture | Executive Reporting

SUCCESS PROFILE

The successful candidate will be a visible, credible and commercially astute HSE leader capable of influencing senior project leadership while maintaining uncompromising safety standards.

Experience delivering 5-star hospitality or destination projects in Saudi Arabia, particularly within a Tier-1 contractor environment, will be a significant advantage.