Senior HSE Manager

Jacobs; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HSE Manager to lead and implement Health, Safety & Environment initiatives. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing the safety culture within the organization. The successful candidate will have a strong background in HSE management, with a focus on coaching teams and driving continuous improvement. Working on a significant development project in Riyadh, you will be at the forefront of creating a safer environment while contributing to the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Join a company that values innovation and collaboration, and make a lasting impact on the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Global giving and volunteering program

Positive mental health champions

Inclusive employee networks

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in HSE roles with at least 5 years in management.
• Knowledge of KSA legislation and ISO standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic HSE direction and oversee ISO accreditations.
• Coach Jacobs H&S staff and provide HSE consultancy services.
• Lead audits and deliver training to enhance HSE culture.

Skills

Health, Safety & Environment Management

Risk Control Strategy

ISO Standards (9001, 14001, 45001)

Coaching and Mentoring

OHS Profession Designation

Education

BSc. Engineering Degree

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is at the forefront of engineering and construction management, actively supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Our mission is clear: we’re here to bring about transformative change and make an impact on the lives of its people. We’re looking for an exceptional HSE Senior Manager who can inspire positive behaviors and choices within our organization. If you’ve led teams, managed projects, and seen them through to positive outcomes, your experience is crucial. We value open and honest learning from experience. As our Senior HSE Manager, your primary mission is to drive excellence in Health, Safety & Environment at the site and management levels. You’ll quickly gain the trust of our site teams, becoming the go-to resource for HSE advice.

Your role

Your role involves monitoring and validating the effective implementation of our project’s Risk Control Strategy. You’ll also serve as a resource for the technical interpretation of health, safety, and environmental regulatory requirements. Your expertise will provide invaluable support to our Project Management Consultants, Jacobs, and Contractors’ site teams, where you’ll recommend actions for continuous improvement. Jacobs is the construction supervision consultant for a multi-billion development mixed-use historic, culture, and lifestyle destination. The project will be the Kingdom's historic and cultural heart, proudly showcasing to the world Saudi Arabia's 300+ years of history through an engaging and inspiring set of heritage, hospitality, education, retail, and dining experiences for residents, tourists, and frequent visitors. It aims to be developed as an urban, mixed-use development inspired by the principles of both new urbanism, ensuring its main anchors are rooted in its historic culture and heritage. Ultimately, the destination will include museums, galleries, restaurants, retail experiences, public squares, hotels, multiple recreational spaces, residences, educational institutions, and offices. This is an exciting opening for the Health, Safety & Environment Senior Manager. Based out of Riyadh KSA, this role will develop, lead, and implement HSE within Jacobs and its projects and major programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Setting the strategic HSE direction for the company to help achieve its overall growth targets.
2. Coaching and mentoring the Jacobs H&S staff, overseeing their activities, and helping develop them in their HSE role.
3. Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Jacobs ISO accreditations to ISO 9001 (Quality), 14001 (Environment), and 45001 (Safety).
4. Oversee the ISO internal audits ensuring all actions are followed up and closed out within suitable time scales.
5. Develop, implement, and monitor the Jacobs annual HSE Objectives.
6. Report regularly to the Regional Director on the Jacobs HSE performance, providing reports as necessary for the management team.
7. Supporting PD on Jacobs projects implementing HSE within their projects, developing proposals, Project Execution Plans, and H&S Plans.
8. Participate in the effectiveness of the Customer feedback evaluation to identify areas for improvement within the projects or company.
9. Provide HSE consultancy services to clients.
10. Ensure Jacobs HSE standards and their application are aligned with the company philosophy.
11. Provide visible safety leadership across the company through the implementation of the HSE strategy and objectives.
12. Act as the main HSE focal point for Jacobs’ shareholders and develop suitable relationships.
13. Lead audits as necessary with Jacobs to help confirm compliance with company systems and operational requirements.
14. Lead the continual improvement of the Jacobs internal management system ensuring all procedures remain updated and in good condition.
15. Deliver training to Jacobs staff on appropriate HSE topics to help enhance the Jacobs HSE culture and internal staff skill set.
16. Manage all aspects of the development and implementation of Jacobs Beyond Zero approach.

What You’ll Need

As a successful candidate for the role, you will require 10-15 years of experience within HSE roles, with at least 5 years experience in a HSE Management role. BSc. Engineering Degree or equivalent NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent. 3 years experience working within the Middle East region, ideally KSA. OHS profession designation (CRSP, IH, CSP, CIH etc.) strongly preferred. Knowledge of KSA legislation.

Jacobs. A world where you can.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions - we are committed to encouraging a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds impact our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we have gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means, and space to maximize your potential. You will uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too - from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what guides you, you will discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed - today and into tomorrow.