HSE Project Director

UCC Holding; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding is seeking an HSE Director to lead the Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across large-scale luxury hotel construction projects in Saudi Arabia. You will ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards while fostering a strong safety culture.

The role requires extensive leadership and a proven track record delivering 5-star hotel or mega developments, with NEBOSH and senior HSE leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related discipline.
• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6/7 in Occupational Health & Safety.
• GradIOSH/CMIOSH, CSP, or CRSP certifications preferred.
• 18–20+ years HSE experience in major EPC or construction companies.
• Minimum 10 years in a senior HSE leadership role managing large hospitality or mega construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering 5-star hotel, mixed-use, or luxury hospitality developments.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi regulations, international HSE standards, and ISO management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-wide HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Lead HSE teams across multiple luxury hotel construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, ISO standards, and client HSE standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Establish emergency response and crisis management plans.
• Monitor HSE performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with project directors, consultants, clients, and regulators on HSE matters.
• Deliver HSE training, awareness campaigns, and behavioral safety programs.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with HSE requirements and contract obligations.
• Prepare executive HSE reports for senior management and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HSE strategy

Communication

Training & awareness

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6/7 in Occupational Health & Safety

GradIOSH/CMIOSH, CSP, or CRSP preferred

Tools

HSE management systems

ISO 45001/ISO 14001

Saudi regulations compliance

Job description

The HSE Director is responsible for leading the Health, Safety, and Environmental strategy across large-scale 5-star hotel construction projects. The role ensures full compliance with local regulations, international HSE standards, and client requirements while promoting a strong safety culture throughout all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-wide HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Lead HSE teams across multiple luxury hotel construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA, and client HSE standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Establish emergency response and crisis management plans.
• Monitor HSE performance through KPIs and recommend continuous improvements.
• Coordinate with project directors, consultants, clients, and regulatory authorities on HSE matters.
• Deliver HSE training, awareness campaigns, and behavioral safety programs.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with all HSE requirements and contractual obligations.
• Prepare executive HSE reports for senior management and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related discipline.
• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6/7 in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Professional certifications such as GradIOSH/CMIOSH, CSP, or CRSP are preferred.
• 18–20+ years of HSE experience in major EPC or construction companies.
• Minimum 10 years in a senior HSE leadership role managing large hospitality or mega construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering 5-star hotel, mixed-use, or luxury hospitality developments.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi regulations, international HSE standards, and ISO management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with projects valued above SAR 1 billion.
• Previous work with leading international contractors or developers.
• Strong client-facing experience with luxury hospitality developments such as Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Hilton, Fairmont, or similar high-end hotel projects.