HSE Director, MENA – Lead Safety & Sustainability

Fluor; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Arabia seeks an experienced HSE Director to lead Health, Safety and Environmental functions across the MENA region, aligning with regional leadership to ensure safe, compliant project execution and client satisfaction.

You will drive HSE systems, regional strategies, and audits, while mentoring regional teams and managing budgets to support growth and operational excellence in Saudi Arabia and nearby markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• HSE qualification required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HSE leadership experience in EPC, petrochemical, energy, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, mining, or metals.
• Experience supporting large and complex capital projects.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards and audits.
• Lead Auditor qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of HSE management systems, standards, and processes across regional offices and projects.
• Develop regional HSE strategies, objectives, and performance improvement plans.
• Lead, mentor, and develop regional HSE teams and professionals.
• Manage HSE budgets, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
• Lead internal and external HSE audits, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Develop and deploy HSE and sustainability programs aligned with requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, coaching, and recognition.
• Conduct compliance reviews and gap assessments with corrective actions.
• Coach senior leaders and strengthen HSE accountability.
• Provide HSE performance reports, risk analysis, and recommendations.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related

Professional HSE certification

Lead Auditor qualification

CSP / NEBOSH Diploma / GradIOSH / CMIOSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fluor Arabia seeks an experienced HSE Director to lead Health, Safety and Environmental functions across the MENA region, aligning with regional leadership to ensure safe, compliant project execution and client satisfaction.

You will drive HSE systems, regional strategies, and audits, while mentoring regional teams and managing budgets to support growth and operational excellence in Saudi Arabia and nearby markets.