Senior HSE Manager - Safety Programs

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 312,480 - 468,720; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior HSE Manager to lead safety programs across major construction facilities. This role requires a deep knowledge of hazard control, incident analysis, safety audits, and compliance reporting to drive safe operations.

You will supervise program planning, inspect sites, analyze safety data, and coordinate with project teams, QA, and site leadership to uphold SHARP requirements and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in construction or facility safety.
• Solid knowledge of federal/state health and safety regulations and reporting.
• Ability to inspect, analyze safety performance, and prepare professional HSE reports.
• Strong hazard identification, risk control, and safety auditing skills.
• Clear written and oral communication for safety briefings and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Establish and supervise job safety programs across project facilities.
• Identify and control hazards affecting employees, contractors, visitors, assets.
• Represent the program in safety matters with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor safety performance and provide recommendations to improve compliance.
• Conduct regular facility safety inspections and assess risk exposure.
• Analyze accident records and issue management reports.
• Support SHARP compliance and health & safety reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with project teams to improve safe working practices.
• Maintain organized HSE documentation and audit evidence.

Skills

HSE management

Job safety programs

Occupational health and safety

Construction safety

Safety inspections

Safety audits

Hazard identification

Risk control

Safety leadership

Regulatory reporting

Education

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

Job description

Senior HSE Manager – Safety Programs

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Industry: Construction | Function: Occupational Health and Safety | Experience: 5+ years | Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

Senior HSE Manager - Safety Programs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a construction hiring opportunity for an experienced health, safety, and environment professional who can support the planning, implementation, supervision, and performance monitoring of job safety programs across major project facilities. This role is ideal for a safety-focused manager with strong knowledge of workplace hazard control, accident record analysis, safety audits, inspection procedures, compliance reporting, and practical HSE leadership within engineering and construction operations.

Salary: 28,000 – 42,000 SAR per month (estimated range, final offer confirmed by employer).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the establishment, implementation, and day‑to‑day supervision of job safety programs across assigned project facilities.
• Identify, assess, eliminate, or control hazards that may affect employees, contractors, visitors, assets, equipment, or property.
• Represent the program in safety‑related matters connected to internal activities, external coordination, site operations, and facility performance.
• Monitor program safety performance and provide practical recommendations to improve compliance, prevention, and incident control.
• Conduct regular facility safety inspections to evaluate workplace conditions, risk exposure, and adherence to approved safety procedures.
• Perform safety functions within the approved scope of the job safety program and professional capability.
• Analyze accident records, incident trends, and safety data, then issue clear reports on a scheduled basis for management review.
• Monitor employee safety behavior and performance across assigned functions of the job safety program.
• Carry out safety audits through review of safety records, inspection findings, facility conditions, and corrective action progress.
• Support compliance with SHARP management requirements and relevant health and safety reporting procedures.
• Give safety responsibilities higher priority when supporting any non‑safety duties required by project operations.
• Work with project teams, quality assurance personnel, contractors, and site leadership to improve safe working practices.
• Maintain organized HSE documentation, audit evidence, inspection records, accident analysis reports, and safety performance updates.
• Perform additional responsibilities related to the Senior HSE Manager role as required by the project.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in HSE, safety management, construction safety, facility safety, or occupational health and safety.
• Good working knowledge of federal and state health and safety regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting procedures.
• Proven ability to conduct inspections, review safety performance, analyze accident records, and prepare professional HSE reports.
• Strong understanding of hazard identification, risk control, incident prevention, safety auditing, and corrective action follow‑up.
• Clear written and oral communication skills for safety briefings, reporting, coordination, and stakeholder discussions.
• Ability to prioritize safety issues, take practical action, and support teams in maintaining safe work environments.
• Comfortable working within multidisciplinary construction, engineering, quality, and program management teams.
• Professional safety certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent training would be an advantage.
• Strong personal commitment to safety culture, compliance discipline, employee wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

Skills Set

• HSE management
• Job safety programs
• Occupational health and safety
• Construction safety
• Safety inspections
• Safety audits
• Accident record analysis
• Incident reporting
• Hazard identification
• Risk control
• Facility safety
• Safety performance monitoring
• SHARP management compliance
• Corrective action trackingHSE documentation
• Regulatory reporting
• Contractor safety coordination
• Safety leadership
• Quality assurance coordination
• Workplace hazard prevention
• Safety communication
• Compliance review
• Site risk assessment
• Employee safety monitoring

Why Join Us

This Senior HSE Manager opportunity in Riyadh offers the chance to contribute to high‑impact construction and infrastructure programs where safety performance is central to successful delivery. The role provides exposure to complex project environments, steady demand for experienced HSE leadership, and the opportunity to influence safer operations across teams and facilities. For professionals who want stability, responsibility, and long‑term growth in Saudi Arabia’s active construction market, this position offers a strong platform to develop further within a respected global engineering organization.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and infrastructure solutions company supporting major programs across urban development, transportation, buildings, environmental services, and complex project delivery. In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Parsons is involved in large‑scale development work where safety, quality, technical excellence, and disciplined project execution are essential to delivering reliable infrastructure outcomes.