QHSE Manager

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a QHSE Manager to lead and manage all Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental aspects on a major water pipeline project. You will ensure compliance with statutory, client and contractual requirements, while safeguarding people, assets and the environment.

Responsibilities include developing QHSE plans aligned with ISO 9001/14001/45001, reviewing contractor plans, and overseeing high‑risk activities. Strong leadership and GCC regulatory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in QHSE management on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading QHSE teams and managing multiple contractors on large sites.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001/14001/45001 and regulatory requirements in GCC/Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the QHSE Management Plan and governance framework aligned to ISO standards.
• Review contractor QHSE plans, ITPs, method statements and risk assessments.
• Provide QHSE oversight of high‑risk pipeline activities and ensure compliance across the project.
• Lead inspections, audits and NCR close‑outs; drive corrective actions.
• Manage environmental permits, waste, dust/noise control and site reinstatement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

QHSE management

Communication

Auditing & inspections

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

NEBOSH International Diploma

ISO Lead Auditor certification

IOSH/CQI/IEMA accreditation (desirable)

Tools

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Job Description:

We are currently looking for a QHSE Manager to leads and manage all Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) matters on the Water Pipeline project, ensuring contractors and project teams deliver the works safely, in compliance with statutory, client and contractual requirements, and to the required quality standards, while protecting people, assets and the environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develops, implements and maintains the project QHSE Management Plan, procedures and governance framework, aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and to client and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews and approves contractor QHSE plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, risk assessments and environmental management plans prior to works commencing.
• Provides QHSE oversight of high-risk pipeline activities, including deep excavations, trenching, lifting operations, pipe stringing and welding, hydrotesting, confined space entry, crossings and tie-ins to live infrastructure.
• Leads site inspections, audits and surveillance of contractors, verifying compliance with QHSE requirements and driving the timely close-out of non-conformances (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Oversees quality assurance and control of pipeline materials and works, including material inspections, welding and coating quality, NDT, pressure testing and as-built verification.
• Leads incident reporting, investigation and root cause analysis, ensuring lessons learned are shared and preventive actions are implemented across the project.
• Manages environmental compliance, including permits, waste management, dust and noise control, dewatering, ecological and archaeological protection, and site reinstatement.
• Drives road safety, fatigue management and journey management across the long linear worksite, including traffic management at road crossings and haul routes.
• Monitors, analyses and reports QHSE performance (leading and lagging KPIs) to the Project Director and senior management, with clear recommendations for improvement.
• Promotes a strong safety and quality culture through leadership engagement, campaigns, toolbox talks, inductions and recognition initiatives.
• Ensures emergency response, medical and evacuation arrangements are in place and tested across remote pipeline locations.
• Supports testing, commissioning and handover, ensuring QHSE and quality documentation is complete and accepted for project close-out

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Minimum 15 years of experience in QHSE management on major infrastructure projects, including significant experience on water, oil and gas or other large-diameter pipeline projects.
• Proven experience leading QHSE teams and managing multiple contractors on large, remote or linear construction worksites.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, and of KSA regulatory, environmental and client QHSE requirements.
• Sound understanding of pipeline construction methods and QA/QC requirements, including welding, coating, NDT, hydrotesting and commissioning.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Chartered membership of IOSH, CQI or IEMA (or equivalent) is highly desirable.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis (e.g., ICAM, TapRooT), audits and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence contractors and senior management.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, with experience in QHSE data management and performance reporting.
• Experience on giga-projects or major programmes in the GCC/Middle East is highly desirable.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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