Senior HSE Director - Infrastructure & Compliance Leader

ILF; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ILF Consulting Engineers KSA seeks an experienced HSE Director to lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities on a major infra project in Saudi Arabia. You will manage the PMC HSE function, supervise contractor compliance, review plans, risk assessments and permits, and drive incident investigations while upholding client requirements and international standards.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or related field, NEBOSH Diploma, Lead Auditor certification, and 12–15 years of

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety or related.
• 15 years’ BSc or 12 years’ MSc experience in construction HSE leadership.
• PMC/consultancy experience preferred.
• Strong SBC, OSHA, MHRSD regulatory knowledge, ISO 45001/14001/9001.
• Experience in reviewing high-risk activities, incident investigations, permit-to-work.
• NEBOSH International Diploma is mandatory; Lead Auditor certification desired.
• Fluent English; Arabic an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all HSE activities on the major infrastructure project.
• Manage the PMC HSE function and supervise contractor compliance.
• Review HSE plans, method statements and risk assessments.
• Oversee permit-to-work and high‑risk activities.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Align with client, SBC, MHRSD regulations and ISO standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Communication

English fluent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Environmental Science/OHS

BSc with 15 years’ experience, MSc with 12 years’ experience

NEBOSH International Diploma

Lead Auditor certification (ISO 45001/14001/9001)

Job description

ILF Consulting Engineers KSA seeks an experienced HSE Director to lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities on a major infra project in Saudi Arabia. You will manage the PMC HSE function, supervise contractor compliance, review plans, risk assessments and permits, and drive incident investigations while upholding client requirements and international standards.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or related field, NEBOSH Diploma, Lead Auditor certification, and 12–15 years of