HSE Manager

DAR AL RIYADH; Medina; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DAR AL RIYADH is seeking a senior HSE Manager to oversee contractor and client safety on major infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. You will review HSE plans, inspect performance, monitor PTW, and coordinate with multiple functions to ensure compliance with regulations and project standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 10–18 years total experience, GCC/KSA exposure, and strong leadership and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10–18 years of total professional experience.
• 8–12 years of experience in similar HSE management roles.
• 7–10 years GCC/KSA experience.
• Proven experience overseeing HSE performance on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with PMC or engineering consultancy monitoring contractor HSE performance is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, risk assessment, incident investigations, audits and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Review Contractor HSE plans, procedures, policies and project-specific requirements.
• Monitor Contractor and CSC HSE performance against standards and contractual requirements.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work from an HSE perspective.
• Conduct PMC HSE inspections, audits, safety observations and compliance assessments.
• Identify unsafe conditions and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on safety training, PTW, and site safety.
• Monitor environmental controls including waste management and spill control.
• Provide regular HSE reports and recommendations to PMC management and Client.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Audits & inspections

PTW (Permit to Work)

Emergency response

Environmental management

Contractor coordination

Regulatory compliance

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Review Contractor HSE plans procedures policies and project-specific requirements Monitor Contractor and CSC HSE performance against approved project standards and contractual requirements Review risk assessments method statements and safe systems of work from an HSE perspective Conduct PMC HSE inspections audits safety observations and compliance assessments Monitor high-risk construction activities and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented Monitor Permit-to-Work PTW arrangements where applicable Identify unsafe conditions acts and practices and monitor timely implementation of corrective actions Review incidents accidents near misses and safety observations and participate in incident investigations Monitor Contractor HSE induction training toolbox talks and competency requirements Monitor emergency preparedness emergency response arrangements and site emergency procedures Coordinate with Logistics Construction Planning and other PMC functions regarding vehicle pedestrian access and site safety Monitor environmental controls including waste management dust noise pollution prevention and spill control Monitor Contractor HSE KPIs performance trends leading lagging indicators and recurring risks Participate in HSE construction progress and coordination meetings Monitor HSE compliance during testing commissioning completion and handover activities Provide regular HSE reports identify key risks and trends and submit recommendations to PMC management and the Client

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 18 years of total professional experience.
• 8 12 years of experience in similar HSE management roles.
• 7 10 years of GCC/KSA experience.
• Proven experience overseeing HSE performance on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience with a PMC or engineering consultancy, monitoring Contractor HSE performance on behalf of the Client, is preferred.
• Experience on major infrastructure, urban development, and multidisciplinary construction projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems, risk assessment, incident investigation, audits, inspections, PTW, emergency response, and environmental management.
• Experience managing and coordinating with Contractors, CSCs, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Saudi/GCC HSE regulations, international standards, and project requirements.
• Relevant professional HSE certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, reporting, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Saudi Arabia/GCC project experience is strongly preferred.