Senior Manager HSE

JASARA Program Management Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

JASARA Program Management Company in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Manager HSE to lead the organization’s health, safety and environmental management systems. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategies, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards.

A proactive safety culture across projects is essential. Ideal candidates will have robust leadership experience, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to mentor HSE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH Diploma, CSP, CMIOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead incident investigations and promote a zero-incident culture.
• Oversee hazard identification, risk assessments, and control implementation.
• Develop environmental management programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct HSE audits, inspections, and readiness for ISO certifications.
• Promote HSE training and educate leaders on safety best practices.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Environmental management

Emergency response planning

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Coaching and team development

Education

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

Job description

Reports To

Director Head of HSE Operations Director

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager HSE is responsible for developing implementing and overseeing the organization s Health Safety and Environmental management systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations industry standards and company policies The role drives continuous improvement in safety performance environmental sustainability and operational risk management while promoting a proactive safety culture

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement HSE strategies aligned with organizational objectives Lead the continuous improvement of HSE management systems and programs Establish departmental KPIs and monitor HSE performance across projects and operations Advise executive leadership on HSE risks compliance requirements and mitigation strategies

Health amp Safety Management

Ensure compliance with local regulations international standards and company policies Lead incident prevention initiatives and promote a zero-harm culture Oversee hazard identification risk assessments and implementation of control measures Review and approve safety plans method statements and risk assessments Lead investigations into incidents near misses and occupational illnesses

Environmental Management

Develop and monitor environmental management programs Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements Monitor waste management pollution prevention energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives Support ESG and sustainability objectives

Compliance amp Audit

Conduct periodic HSE audits inspections and compliance assessments Manage external audits and regulatory inspections Ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented and tracked Maintain readiness for ISO certifications and regulatory requirements

Training amp Culture

Develop HSE training strategies and competency programs Promote awareness campaigns and employee engagement initiatives Mentor HSE teams and operational leaders on safety best practices Foster a strong reporting and learning culture

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with regulatory authorities clients contractors and consultants Represent the organization in HSE meetings and industry forums Collaborate with project operations and HR teams to achieve HSE objectives

Emergency Preparedness

Develop and maintain emergency response plans and business continuity procedures Lead emergency drills and crisis management activities Ensure adequate preparedness for workplace emergencies

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Occupational Health amp Safety Environmental Science Engineering or related field Professional certifications such as NEBOSH DiplomaCSP Certified Safety Professional CMIOSHISO 45001 Lead AuditorISO 14001 Lead Auditor Experience 15 years of progressive HSE experience 5 years in a leadership or managerial role Experience in construction buildings mixed-use or large-scale project environments Demonstrated success in implementing HSE management systems and leading organizational safety initiatives

Key Competencies

Strategic leadershipRisk managementRegulatory complianceIncident investigationEnvironmental managementEmergency response planningStakeholder managementAnalytical and problem-solving skillsCommunication and presentation skillsCoaching and team development

Key Performance Indicators KPIs

Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate LTIFR Total Recordable Incident Rate TRIR HSE audit scoresRegulatory compliance performanceClosure rate of corrective actionsEnvironmental performance metricsTraining completion ratesSafety observation and reporting levels

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.Professional certifications such as:NEBOSH DiplomaCSP (Certified Safety Professional)CMIOSHISO 45001 Lead AuditorISO 14001 Lead Auditor Experience 15+ years of progressive HSE experience. 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role.Experience in construction, buildings, mixed-use, or large-scale project environments.Demonstrated success in implementing HSE management systems and leading organizational safety initiatives.