Safety, Health & Environment Manager

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Riyadh, KSA seeks an experienced ES&H professional to ensure regulatory compliance across environmental, safety, and health domains. You will develop, implement, and oversee programs, train staff, and provide expert guidance on hazardous conditions.

The role requires strong knowledge of federal and state-like regulations, risk assessment, and incident investigations, with leadership responsibilities on medium-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of progressive professional experience in environmental, safety, and health management or related disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field.
• Current CSP or CIH certification; strong regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex ES&H work ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain safety and health programs and emergency preparedness.
• Investigate accidents and incidents; recommend process/process- design improvements.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Regulatory interpretation

Leadership

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CSP

CIH

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

• Primary Location: KSA - Riyadh, SA - The Business Gate

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

• Under limited supervision, responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of environmental, safety and health disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of specific government agency requirements.
• Exhibits knowledge and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of their environmental specialty.
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions.
• Develops, implements and maintains safety and health programs, systems and procedures. Monitors and prevents hazards and diseases in the work area.
• Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace.
• Recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazards.
• Develops and conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs.
• Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
• May act as a lead role for a team of ES&H specialists and/or support personnel.
• May administer an ES&H program on a small or medium-sized project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of progressive professional experience in environmental, safety, and health management or related disciplines
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field
• Current certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Demonstrated expertise in federal and state environmental, safety, and health regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety and health programs
• Strong technical knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies
• Proficiency in accident investigation methodologies and root cause analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for regulatory interpretation and technical reporting
• Advanced degree (Master's) in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, or Engineering
• Additional professional certifications (e.g., Certified Hazard Control Manager, Certified Environmental Professional)
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams of environmental, safety, and health specialists
• Experience administering ES&H programs on medium to large-scale projects
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness planning and implementation

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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