HSE Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 420,000; 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

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental functions across Riyadh Metro operations, maintenance, and infrastructure projects. You will drive world-class safety culture, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance in a complex metro environment.

The role requires 10+ years HSE experience in rail or infrastructure, with at least 5 years in leadership, and a strong knowledge of Saudi HSE regulations and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of HSE experience in metro, railway, infrastructure, or transportation projects.
• Minimum 5 years in an HSE leadership/managerial role.
• NEBOSH IGC/Diploma certification.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 knowledge/auditor certification preferred.
• Experience in incident investigation and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi HSE regulations and international standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in HSE reporting tools and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HSE activities across metro operations and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, client requirements, and HSE standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance and compliance.
• Lead safety inspections, audits, and workplace assessments.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
• Deliver HSE training, inductions, and awareness programs.
• Monitor environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare HSE reports, KPIs, and regulatory documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture and zero-harm environment.

Skills

HSE leadership

Risk management

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HSE, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

NEBOSH IGC/Diploma

OSHA certification

ISO 45001/ISO 14001 knowledge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The HSE Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Health, Safety, and Environmental functions across Riyadh Metro operations, maintenance, and infrastructure activities. The role ensures compliance with Saudi Arabian regulations, Riyadh Metro safety standards, environmental requirements, and international best practices. The HSE Manager develops and implements proactive safety programs, risk mitigation strategies, incident prevention initiatives, and environmental management systems to achieve a world-class, zero-incident safety culture across metro facilities, stations, depots, tunnels, and rail operations.

Your role

• Lead and manage all HSE activities across metro operations and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, client requirements, and HSE standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance and compliance.
• Lead safety inspections, audits, and workplace assessments.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
• Deliver HSE training, inductions, and awareness programs.
• Monitor environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare HSE reports, KPIs, and regulatory documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture and zero-harm environment.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of HSE experience in metro, railway, infrastructure, or transportation projects.
• Minimum 5 years in an HSE leadership/managerial role.
• NEBOSH IGC/Diploma certification.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 knowledge/auditor certification preferred.
• Experience in incident investigation and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi HSE regulations and international standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in HSE reporting tools and Microsoft Office.
• GCC/Saudi Arabia project experience preferred.

Rewards & Benefits

• Tax‑free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.