Health & Safety Manager

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead HSE activities for a major site supervision project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires developing and monitoring safety strategies to meet local regulations, international standards, and client requirements.

You will oversee HSE planning, contractor reviews, risk assessments, incident investigations, and reporting, while promoting a proactive safety culture across all project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma, NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, CSP, or equivalent.
• Minimum 15+ years of overall experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental management.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a managerial HSE role on large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the HSE Management Plan.
• Lead all HSE activities across the project and act as the primary point of contact for health and safety matters.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian regulations, project specifications, international standards and client HSE requirements.
• Review and approve contractors' HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and emergency procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and implement corrective measures where necessary.
• Lead investigations of accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are closed.
• Coordinate and chair HSE meetings with project stakeholders and contractors.
• Review permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities and ensure controls are implemented.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover safety requirements.

Skills

HSE Management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related

Tools

MS Office

HSE reporting systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead and manage all Health Safety and Environmental HSE activities for a major site supervision consultancy project in Riyadh Saudi Arabia The successful candidate will be responsible for developing implementing and monitoring comprehensive safety strategies that ensure compliance with project requirements local regulations international standards and industry best practices The Health and Safety Manager will work closely with the Client Consultants Contractors and regulatory authorities to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure the highest standards of workplace health safety and environmental performance throughout all phases of the project

Your role

• Develop implement and maintain the project Health Safety and Environmental HSE Management Plan
• Lead all HSE activities across the project and act as the primary point of contact for health and safety matters
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian regulations project specifications international standards and client HSE requirements
• Review and approve contractors HSE plans risk assessments method statements and emergency response procedures
• Conduct regular site inspections audits and safety assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance
• Monitor contractor safety performance and implement corrective and preventive measures where necessary
• Lead accident incident near-miss and unsafe condition investigations and ensure effective closure of corrective actions
• Develop and promote a strong safety culture across the project through awareness campaigns and engagement initiatives
• Coordinate and chair HSE meetings with project stakeholders and contractors
• Review and monitor permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities
• Ensure appropriate controls are implemented for confined space entry working at height lifting operations excavation works hot works and electrical safety
• Monitor environmental compliance and ensure effective management of waste pollution prevention dust control and noise mitigation
• Conduct emergency preparedness assessments and oversee emergency drills and evacuation exercises
• Review contractor competency records and verify that personnel have appropriate safety training and certifications
• Monitor occupational health programs and worker welfare standards
• Prepare and submit HSE reports statistics KPI dashboards and management presentations
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System requirements
• Coordinate with government authorities and regulatory agencies on safety-related matters
• Support project management teams in identifying and mitigating HSE risks during all project phases
• Oversee testing commissioning and handover safety requirements to ensure safe project completion

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH International Diploma, NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, CSP, or equivalent.

Minimum 15+ years of overall experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental management.

Minimum 8 years of experience in a managerial HSE role on large-scale construction projects.

Extensive experience on major buildings, hospitality developments, convention centers, mixed-use developments, or infrastructure projects.

Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian HSE regulations and GCC construction safety requirements.

Thorough understanding of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and international HSE standards.

Proven experience in contractor HSE management and site supervision consultancy environments.

Experience implementing behavior-based safety programs and safety culture initiatives.

Strong knowledge of construction hazards, risk management, and incident investigation methodologies.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to prepare detailed reports and deliver presentations to senior management and clients.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems.

Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred.

Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.