HSE Manager

Thehseleader; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 446,400 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

Thehseleader in Riyadh, KSA, seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead safety, health, and environment at a large site. You will manage a substantial on-site team and drive programs aligned with ISO 45001/ISO 14001 standards.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, policy development, contractor oversight, and training. Strong leadership, communication, and CPD emphasis are essential for promoting a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or a relevant field.
• 8+ years of health & safety experience in industrial or project-based environments.
• 5+ years leading and managing a large on-site HSE team.
• Excellent skills in incident reporting and developing HSE policies.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 and local regulations.
• Strong analytical and leadership abilities to drive a safe culture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across cultures.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 45001:2018 or ISO 14001:2015 is a plus.
• IOSH membership or equivalent is an advantage.
• CPD evidence is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of HSE personnel with a site workforce of 450–500.
• Design, implement, and maintain safety, health, and environmental programs for the site.
• Lead accident investigations, prepare reports, and identify leading indicators.
• Review and update HSE policies, including risk tools such as HIRA and JSA.
• Embed HSE into project planning and contractor management across operations.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and conduct safety audits.
• Develop and deliver training programs to ensure policy compliance.
• Ensure safe execution of installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance activities.

Skills

HSE leadership

Safety management

Incident investigation

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Auditing

CPD planning

Stakeholder engagement

Training development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Job description

We are a leading provider of innovative and high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes products and solutions for baggage and cargo handling, high-end software for the digitalization of logistics processes as well as an extensive range of maintenance and services. Major customers include renowned airports and airlines around the globe.
Be part of our EHS team as an HSE Manager (Site based) in Riyadh, KSA.

• Ensure the working environment is safe and secure for all employees within the Project Execution.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of HSE personnel with a workforce of about 450–500 employees at the site.
• Design safety, health, and environmental programs for the site and implement them effectively.
• Design and structure HSE programs and ensure proper implementation across operations.
• Lead accident investigations, formulate reports, and conduct effective analysis to identify leading indicators.
• Contribute to developing new HSE standards and techniques, ensuring innovation, clarity, and compliance.
• Ensure the HSE team is proactively managed and continuously trained, identifying CPD requirements and implementing training plans.
• Review HSE policies to ensure they remain updated and aligned with current trends; assess HIRA, JSA, and other risk tools.
• Develop and implement new procedures to reinforce operational controls, inspections, SUSA audits, and compliance activities.
• Design and conduct various training programs and ensure HSE policies and procedures are followed.
• Conduct safety audits and create awareness among employees regarding safety obligations.
• Ensure safety comments and complaints are documented, disciplinary actions are applied when required, and report violations to higher authorities.
• Ensure safe execution of installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• Embed HSE into project planning and contractor management.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or a relevant field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in health & safety in an industrial or project-based environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading and managing a team of HSE personnel and a large on-site workforce.
• Excellent skills in writing incident and investigation reports and developing HSE policies.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and diligence.
• Familiarity with international standards such as ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015, as well as local HSE regulations.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills, with the ability to drive positive changes and promote a safe work culture.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders; experience working across diverse cultural environments.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 45001:2018 or ISO 14001:2015 is a plus.
• IOSH membership or equivalent association is an advantage.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) is a plus.