HSE Manager

Dar Al Riyadh Group; Medina; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar Al Riyadh Group is seeking an seasoned HSE Manager to oversee contractor HSE performance on major projects in Saudi Arabia. You will review plans, conduct audits, and lead incident investigations to ensure alignment with client and regulatory requirements.

The role requires extensive GCC/KSA experience, strong leadership, and ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to implement robust safety and environmental controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Total experience 10–18 years in HSE.
• 8–12 years in similar HSE management roles.
• 7–10 years GCC/KSA experience preferred.
• Proven oversight of HSE on major construction projects.
• Experience with PMC or engineering consultancy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems and risk assessment.
• Experience with emergency response and environmental management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review Contractor HSE plans, procedures, and project requirements.
• Monitor HSE performance against approved standards and contract needs.
• Review risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Conduct PMC HSE inspections, audits, safety observations, and compliance assessments.
• Monitor high‑risk construction activities and enforce controls.
• Identify unsafe conditions and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Review incidents and participate in investigations.
• Coordinate HSE induction, training, toolbox talks, and competency.
• Monitor emergency preparedness and site procedures.
• Coordinate with logistics, construction, planning, and other PMC teams on safety.
• Monitor environmental controls, waste management, and spill control.
• Track HSE KPIs and report trends to PMC management and Client.
• Participate in HSE and progress meetings and handover activities.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Audits & inspections

PTW management

Emergency response

Environmental management

Contractor coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

NEBOSH

IOSH

Job description

• 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.
• 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.