Environmental Health and Safety Manager - ESH

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a senior Environmental Health and Safety Manager for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to lead ES&H programs across major transportation and infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, hazard control, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness to protect personnel and ensure safe project delivery.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, develop robust ES&H systems, and collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications: CSP and/or CIH recommended; master’s degree advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continually improve ES&H programs and procedures.
• Monitor project activities for ES&H compliance with regulatory obligations and standards.
• Provide technical interpretation of government requirements to project teams.
• Identify hazards and evaluate associated risks to implement controls.
• Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis; implement corrective actions.
• Lead or coordinate ES&H specialists and ensure documentation across projects.

Skills

ES&H management

Regulatory compliance

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Accident investigation

Emergency preparedness

Safety program development

Technical reporting

Leadership

Project safety management

Industrial hygiene

Environmental compliance

Safety training

Education

Bachelor in Environmental Science / Occupational Safety and Health / Engineering

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Master's degree (advantageous)

Job description

Environmental Health and Safety Manager - ES&H Job Snapshot Role: Environmental Health and Safety Manager - ES&H Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Environmental Services Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services Experience: Minimum 18 years Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Environmental Health and Safety Manager - ES&H in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a senior Environmental Services opportunity for an experienced safety professional specializing in regulatory compliance, occupational health, hazard control, accident investigation, emergency preparedness, and environmental safety management. AECOM is hiring for this on-site role to develop and oversee ES&H programs that protect personnel, control workplace risks, strengthen regulatory compliance, and support safe delivery of major transportation and infrastructure projects.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Environmental Services Function: Environmental Health & Safety Services Salary: Not disclosed Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager will provide technical leadership for environmental, occupational health, and workplace safety activities across assigned projects. The role requires independent judgment when interpreting regulatory requirements, assessing hazards, investigating incidents, and developing practical risk-control measures. By maintaining robust ES&H systems and strengthening preventive safety practices, the manager will help reduce incidents, improve workforce protection, and maintain compliance throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continually improve environmental, safety, and occupational health programs and procedures.
• Monitor project activities for compliance with established ES&H requirements, regulatory obligations, and approved safety standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable government agency requirements and provide technical interpretation to project teams.
• Identify workplace hazards and evaluate associated safety, occupational health, and environmental risks.
• Develop mitigation measures and recommend improvements to work processes, designs, procedures, and operating equipment.
• Conduct structured risk assessments and ensure appropriate preventive and corrective controls are implemented.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, near misses, complaints, and reported workplace hazards using recognized investigation methodologies.
• Perform root cause analysis and translate investigation findings into corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor workplace conditions to reduce exposure to occupational hazards, unsafe practices, and work-related illness.
• Develop emergency preparedness procedures and coordinate exercises, response planning, and readiness activities.
• Design and deliver employee safety training covering relevant hazards, procedures, controls, and emergency responsibilities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and quality of ES&H programs through inspections, reviews, audits, performance data, and field observations.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate regulatory, risk, incident, and compliance findings to project leadership.
• Provide specialist advice to engineering, construction, operations, and project management personnel on complex ES&H matters.
• Lead or coordinate environmental, safety, and health specialists and supporting personnel when assigned.
• Administer ES&H requirements across project activities while maintaining accurate compliance and safety documentation.
• Promote preventive risk management by identifying emerging safety concerns before they develop into incidents or operational disruption.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should have at least 18 years of progressive professional experience in environmental, safety, occupational health, or closely related disciplines and hold a bachelor 's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field. Current Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist certification is required. Candidates should demonstrate advanced capability in regulatory compliance, hazard identification, risk assessment, accident investigation, root cause analysis, safety program development, and technical reporting. A master 's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related discipline is advantageous. Additional credentials such as Certified Hazard Control Manager or Certified Environmental Professional can further strengthen the profile. Leadership experience managing ES&H specialists, administering safety programs on substantial projects, and developing emergency preparedness arrangements is highly desirable.

Skills Set

• Environmental health and safety
• ES&H management
• Occupational safety
• Occupational health
• Environmental compliance
• Regulatory compliance
• Hazard identification
• Risk assessment
• Risk mitigation
• Accident investigation
• Incident investigation
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective action management
• Workplace hazard prevention
• Safety program development
• Safety management systems
• Emergency preparedness
• Emergency response planning
• Safety inspections
• ES&H audits
• Regulatory interpretation
• Technical safety reporting
• Safety training
• Industrial hygiene
• Certified Safety Professional
• Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Environmental risk management
• Safety leadership
• Project safety management

Why Join Us

Riyadh's expanding transportation and infrastructure programs require experienced ES&H leaders who can translate regulatory and technical requirements into effective controls at project level. This position offers the opportunity to influence safety performance across complex project environments, lead specialist teams, strengthen preventive risk management, and apply extensive professional experience to protecting people and supporting reliable project delivery.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting organization delivering engineering, design, planning, program management, and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams integrate environmental, health, and safety expertise into major transportation and infrastructure programs to support responsible, compliant, and resilient project delivery.