Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company: ULA BINAA Contracting Company
Employment Type: Project-Based
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Job Category:
- Engineering & Technical
- Construction & Real Estate
- Security & Defence
Job Overview
ULA BINAA Contracting Company is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Safety Manager to lead and oversee Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) operations across its construction projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, implementing effective risk management strategies, and maintaining high workplace safety standards throughout project execution. This position requires extensive experience in construction safety management, HSE Management Systems, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and safety documentation.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, technical HSE expertise, and the ability to establish a proactive safety culture while coordinating with project management teams, consultants, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management Systems across construction projects.
- Oversee daily construction site safety operations and ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety regulations.
- Conduct hazard identification, workplace risk assessments, and accident prevention activities.
- Develop and implement project-specific HSE plans, safety procedures, and emergency response protocols.
- Conduct regular construction site safety inspections and internal HSE audits.
- Investigate workplace incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepare, review, and maintain HSE documentation, safety reports, inspection records, and compliance registers.
- Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with approved HSE requirements and project safety procedures.
- Supervise HSE teams and ensure effective implementation of workplace safety practices.
- Organize safety awareness programs and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Coordinate with project managers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities on HSE matters.
- Monitor regulatory compliance and identify opportunities for continuous safety improvement.
- Ensure the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment across project sites.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- – Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Experience
- 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in occupational health and safety.
- 3–5 years of specific experience in a Safety Manager position within the construction industry.
Mandatory Certification
- – NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).
Technical Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation.
- Understanding of OSHA requirements.
- Knowledge of applicable Saudi Arabian safety standards and regulations.
- Experience developing and managing HSE Management Systems.
- Practical expertise in construction site safety management.
- Strong knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessments, and accident prevention.
- Experience preparing and maintaining HSE documentation and compliance records.
- Knowledge of safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action procedures.
Professional Skills
- Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Strong reporting and documentation abilities.
- Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
- Ability to coordinate with project management, consultants, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and workplace safety excellence.
Salary, Benefits & Career Growth
Salary and specific employee benefits have not been disclosed by the employer.
This project-based opportunity offers professional exposure to:
- Construction project HSE management.
- Implementation of occupational health and safety systems.
- Construction site risk management and incident prevention.
- HSE team leadership and safety culture development.
- Regulatory compliance and safety auditing.
- Professional development in construction safety management.