Health and Safety Manager - Risk Compliance

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 301,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid leave

Well-being resources

Retirement-related benefits

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Health and Safety Manager - Risk Compliance in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on leading risk assessments, incident investigations, training, and emergency planning to embed safety across consulting, construction and operations.

You will collaborate with regulators, auditors and management to uphold top safety performance. Ideal candidates have 15+ years in health and safety, familiarity with Saudi standards, and a preference for NEBOSH or IOSH certifications, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of health and safety management experience.
• Knowledge of Saudi occupational safety requirements.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
• Implement programs aligned with Saudi labor regulations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable international standards.
• Review and improve the safety-management framework.
• Conduct detailed workplace risk assessments.
• Identify hazards and recommend control measures.
• Investigate incidents and determine root causes.
• Establish corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor safety actions through verified completion.
• Prepare records and reports for audits and inspections.
• Develop and deliver training for employees at all levels.

Skills

Health and safety management

Saudi labor regulations

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Root-cause analysis

Safety training

Emergency response planning

Safety metrics

Safety documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety software

Tools

Safety software

Job description

Health and Safety Manager - Risk Compliance Job Snapshot

Role: Health and Safety Manager - Risk Compliance

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Public Safety

Function: Occupational Health and Safety

Experience: Minimum 15 years

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

The Health and Safety Manager - Risk Compliance opportunity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a Public Safety role responsible for protecting employees and maintaining compliance across consulting, construction and operational environments. AECOM is hiring an experienced manager to lead risk assessments, incident investigations, safety training and emergency planning while promoting strong safety performance at every organizational level.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Public Safety

Function: Occupational Health and Safety

Salary: SAR 27000-40000 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

The Health and Safety Manager will establish and maintain the systems needed to control workplace risks and meet Saudi and international requirements. The role involves regular collaboration with managers, supervisors, employees, regulators and external auditors to embed safety into everyday operations and project decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
• Implement programs aligned with Saudi labor regulations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable international standards.
• Review and continuously improve the safety-management framework.
• Conduct detailed workplace risk assessments.
• Identify hazards and recommend suitable control measures.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near-miss events.
• Determine root causes and document investigation findings.
• Establish corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor safety actions through verified completion.
• Maintain regulatory and internal safety documentation.
• Prepare records and reports for audits and inspections.
• Develop and deliver training for employees at all levels.
• Promote understanding of safety responsibilities and procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections and compliance audits.
• Identify unsafe conditions and operational improvement needs.
• Coordinate safety requirements with department managers.
• Integrate risk controls into daily operations and project plans.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and incident trends.
• Present reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Track legislative developments and regulatory changes.
• Update organizational requirements when safety regulations change.
• Develop emergency response plans and supporting procedures.
• Organize drills to test organizational preparedness.
• Act as the primary contact for regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with external safety auditors and consultants.
• Promote accountability and continuous safety improvement.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 15 years of health and safety management experience.
• Consultancy, construction or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of Saudi occupational safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of applicable international standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Proven incident investigation and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience developing safety-management systems and programs.
• Strong practical and analytical problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train and influence employees from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and controlled‑documentation capabilities.
• Experience leading safety audits and compliance inspections.
• Familiarity with emergency response and business continuity.
• Proficiency with safety‑management software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong decision‑making and competing‑priority management abilities.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or an equivalent certification is preferred.
• Saudi Arabia or wider Middle East experience is advantageous.

Skills Set

• Health and safety management
• Saudi labor regulations
• Occupational risk assessment
• Hazard identification
• Incident investigation
• Root‑cause analysis
• Corrective and preventive actions
• Safety‑management systems
• Regulatory compliance
• Safety inspections
• Compliance auditing
• Safety training
• Emergency response planning
• Business continuity
• Performance metrics
• Incident reporting
• Safety documentation
• Regulatory liaison
• External audit coordination
• Safety software
• Microsoft Office
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Safety culture development

Why Join Us

AECOM offers the opportunity to lead health and safety performance across complex projects and operational activities in Saudi Arabia. The position provides meaningful influence over workforce protection, risk controls and organizational readiness while working with multidisciplinary professionals.

• 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.