HSE Leader: Zero Harm for Major Infra Projects

WS Atkins International General Contracting Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

WS Atkins International General Contracting Company seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead governance across bridge and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. You will shape the HSE strategy, drive risk controls, and ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements while guiding project teams and contractors toward Zero Harm.

You will implement plans, conduct audits, manage incidents, and promote a strong safety culture through training and leadership engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent advanced HSE qualification mandatory.
• 15–20 years HSE experience in construction/infrastructure.
• 10+ years in a senior HSE leadership role.
• Experience managing HSE on projects > USD 250M.
• Saudi Arabia & GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of the Project HSE Management Plan.
• Establish project-wide HSE policies, procedures, and performance objectives.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and Zero Harm goals.
• Oversee hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation across all activities.
• Monitor contractor HSE compliance and performance with plans and records.
• Lead investigations into incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate traffic safety, environmental management, and audits.
• Develop training programs and promote safety leadership across teams.

Skills

Strategic HSE leadership

Risk assessment

Contractor management

Incident investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis management

Performance reporting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in OH&S / Environmental/Civil

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

WS Atkins International General Contracting Company seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead governance across bridge and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. You will shape the HSE strategy, drive risk controls, and ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements while guiding project teams and contractors toward Zero Harm.

You will implement plans, conduct audits, manage incidents, and promote a strong safety culture through training and leadership engagement.