Senior HSE Strategy Lead

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Manager, HSE to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Health, Safety and Environmental strategies across projects and operations.

This role drives a proactive safety culture, ensures regulatory compliance, conducts incidents investigations, and reports KPIs to senior management.

You will mentor teams, review designs for HSE risk, and align with international best practices to safeguard people and the environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in OHS, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of HSE experience in large-scale infrastructure or construction.
• Experience managing HSE programs across multidisciplinary projects.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, CRSP, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local and international HSE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive a strong safety culture across projects and operational teams through leadership, coaching, and awareness programs.
• Monitor compliance with local regulations, international standards, and company HSE requirements.
• Oversee HSE performance across contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews to identify risks and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and lessons learned initiatives.
• Develop and monitor HSE KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Ensure environmental management plans are implemented, including waste management, pollution prevention, sustainability, and resource conservation initiatives.
• Review project designs, construction methodologies, and operational activities to identify and mitigate HSE risks.
• Manage emergency preparedness and response plans, including drills and crisis management procedures.
• Support procurement and contract management teams on HSE requirements and contractor prequalification processes.
• Provide regular HSE updates and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Qiddiya in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Manager, HSE to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Health, Safety and Environmental strategies across projects and operations.

This role drives a proactive safety culture, ensures regulatory compliance, conducts incidents investigations, and reports KPIs to senior management.

You will mentor teams, review designs for HSE risk, and align with international best practices to safeguard people and the environment.