HSE Manager

Client of Besst Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Client of Besst Group in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced HSE Manager to develop, implement and maintain health, safety and environmental policies for a safe, legally compliant workplace. You will oversee risk assessments, investigations, safety audits, training initiatives and regulatory compliance while promoting a strong safety culture.

You will work closely with senior management to minimize risks, drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with local and international HSE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant health, safety or environmental field is required or preferred.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH Diploma/IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, risk management, and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the HSE management system.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard identifications and control measures.
• Plan safety inspections, audits and workplace assessments.
• Deliver HSE training and toolbox talks for employees and contractors.
• Monitor performance via KPIs and report to senior management.
• Maintain emergency response plans and crisis management protocols.
• Promote proactive safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with regulators, clients and external auditors on HSE matters.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Regulatory compliance

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001

NEBOSH Diploma/IGC

IOSH Managing Safely

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The HSE Manager will be responsible for developing implementing and maintaining health safety and environmental policies procedures and compliance programs to ensure a safe and legally compliant workplace He will oversee risk assessments incident investigations safety audits training initiatives and regulatory compliance while promoting a strong safety culture across the organization He will work closely with senior management and operational teams to minimize workplace risks drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to local and international HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop implement and maintain the organization s Health Safety and Environment HSE management system


• Ensure compliance with local regulations international standards and company HSE policies


• Conduct risk assessments hazard identification and implement effective control measures


• Plan and conduct regular safety inspections audits and workplace assessments


• Develop and deliver HSE training toolbox talks and awareness programs for employees and contractors


• Monitor HSE performance through KPIs and prepare reports for senior management


• Ensure emergency response plans evacuation procedures and crisis management protocols are established and regularly tested


• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement across all operations


• Liaise with regulatory authorities clients and external auditors on HSE-related matters

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. 10 15 years of HSE experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role. Currently based in Riyadh, KSA Professional certifications such as NEBOSH Diploma/IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent are highly preferred. Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, risk management, incident investigation, and environmental compliance. Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems. Proven leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Strong communication, presentation, and training skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems. Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.