Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Role Purpose

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and implement the project HSE strategy, governance and assurance framework.
• Drive a proactive Zero Harm culture and safety leadership accountability.
• Ensure compliance with KSA HSE legislation, Saudi Building Code, Civil Defense, ISO 45001/14001 and contractual obligations.
• Provide senior HSE leadership across construction, MEP, façade, fit-out, commissioning and specialist hospitality works.
• Manage critical risks including lifting, work at height, temporary works, excavation, electrical, confined space, hot works, fire/life safety and SIMOPS.
• Lead HSE governance of subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Establish risk assessment, Permit-to-Work, RAMS, inspection, audit and assurance systems.
• Lead incident prevention, investigation and root-cause analysis.
• Develop Emergency Response and Crisis Management arrangements.
• Oversee occupational health, worker welfare, heat-stress management and environmental performance.
• Establish HSE KPIs, dashboards and executive reporting.
• Act as senior HSE representative in Client/PMC/Consultant meetings and regulatory engagements.

Candidate Profile

• 12-18+ years of progressive HSE experience in major construction/EPC environments.
• 5+ years in HSE Manager or Senior HSE leadership roles on major projects.
• Proven experience with Tier-1 or international contractors.
• Strong track record in luxury hotels, resorts, hospitality, mixed-use or mega developments.
• Previous KSA or GCC experience is highly preferred.
• Experience managing large, multicultural workforces and multiple specialist subcontractors.
• Strong Client, PMC, Consultant and authority-facing experience.
• Demonstrated delivery on large-scale, high-value projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in HSE, Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management or related discipline.
• NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• NEBOSH IGC is the minimum requirement.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor is preferred.
• ISO 14001 knowledge or qualification is preferred.
• Relevant professional HSE membership or certifications.

Core Competencies

• Strategic HSE Leadership
• Construction Safety
• Risk Management
• Contractor Management
• Saudi Regulatory Compliance
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Incident Prevention
• Emergency Management
• HSE Assurance
• Environmental Management
• Safety Culture
• Executive Reporting

Success Profile