Safety Officer / HSE Officer

SIHAMCO; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Safety Officer to oversee health and safety across multiple venues. This role includes developing HSE policies, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and NEBOSH certification. The ideal applicant will have experience in large venues, strong knowledge of fire safety systems, and the ability to manage crowds during events. The position offers competitive salary packages and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Visa and flights for non-citizens

Accommodation and transportation allowance

Career development opportunities

Creative and collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in large hospitality venues or theme parks.
• Strong knowledge of evacuation planning and crowd density management.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce HSE policies across all venue areas.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
• Lead fire drills and emergency response training for staff.
• Monitor crowd safety during peak hours and events.
• Conduct investigations into incidents and maintain safety records.

Skills

Fire safety systems

Crowd management

HSE policies

First Aid & CPR

Incident management

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

NEBOSH IGC / IOSH / OSHA certification

Job description

Job Overview

The Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-prepared environment across a large‑scale hospitality venue comprising five restaurants, outdoor spaces, attractions, and high‑footfall areas.

Responsibilities

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): develop, implement, and enforce HSE policies and procedures across all restaurants, kitchens, outdoor areas, entertainment zones, and back‑of‑house spaces.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and scheduled audits of kitchens and food prep areas, gas, electrical, and mechanical systems, dining areas, outdoor walkways, stages, attractions, fire exits, emergency lighting, and signage; ensure compliance with local civil defense, municipality, labor law, and food safety regulations.
• Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness: act as the Fire & Life Safety focal point for the entire venue; ensure fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, and suppression systems are functional and inspected; maintain clearly marked evacuation routes; lead and document fire drills, evacuation simulations, and emergency response training; coordinate directly with Civil Defense, ambulance services, and emergency responders.
• Crowd Safety & Risk Management: monitor and assess crowd density and flow during peak hours and events; work with Operations and Security to control capacity limits, manage queues, entry/exit points, and bottlenecks; ensure safe movement during events, concerts, or promotions; conduct risk assessments for events, live entertainment, and seasonal activations.
• Staff Training & Awareness: conduct mandatory safety inductions for all new employees; deliver ongoing training on emergency response, fire safety, first aid & incident reporting, slip, trip, and fall prevention; act as a safety ambassador promoting a proactive safety culture across all departments.
• Incident Management & Reporting: lead investigations into accidents, near misses, guest or staff injuries, and property damage incidents; prepare incident reports, corrective action plans, and root cause analyses; maintain safety records, inspection logs, and compliance documentation.
• Contractor & Vendor Safety: ensure all contractors and suppliers comply with venue HSE standards; review method statements, risk assessments, and permits to work (hot works, working at height, electrical, etc.); monitor contractor activities on‑site.

Qualifications & Experience

• Mandatory Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.
• NEBOSH IGC / IOSH / OSHA certification (NEBOSH strongly preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in large hospitality venues, theme parks, entertainment complexes, malls, or large F&B operations.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety systems, evacuation planning, and crowd management.
• First Aid & CPR certification preferred.
• Civil Defense / Fire Safety certification (KSA or GCC) preferred.
• Experience working with multiple outlets and high guest volumes.
• Arabic language skills an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards and experience.
• Visa (1 year temporary) & flights into the country for non‑citizens.
• Accommodation and transportation allowance.
• Career development & internal promotions – grow across departments and seasons.
• Creative & collaborative work culture built on passion, innovation, and attention to detail.
• Exposure to high‑end hospitality & entertainment concepts – gain experience in premium F&B and entertainment.
• Experience working on premium events within The Groves, Riyadh Season.
• Cultural diversity – join a team of passionate professionals from around the world.

About The Company

SIHAMCO is a strategic partner operating proudly under the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), National Events Center (NEC), Riyadh Season and Jeddah Season since 2019. Since 2008, we’ve been designing, constructing, and operating exceptional experiences that blend local authenticity with global standards. Every destination and concept we launch reflects our commitment to cultural storytelling, creative excellence, and operational precision. All brands under SIHAMCO are home‑grown Saudi concepts, fully developed in‑house and registered across the GCC and internationally. This ensures full legal protection and readiness for global expansion.

We’re only getting started! Several new concepts and brands are under development with launches planned in the coming months. We nurture careers, encourage creativity, and build leaders. Our team is our greatest asset – a dynamic mix of local talent and international expertise united by a passion for excellence.