Talent Pool - Infrastructure HSE Manager (Water/Roads/Utilities) - Middle East Projects

Overview

Responsibilities

• Provide PMC oversight of all Health, Safety and Environmental activities on the villa project, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, client standards and Saudi regulations.
• Review and monitor contractor HSE management systems, plans, procedures, method statements and risk assessments, verifying implementation and effectiveness.
• Advise the Project Director and senior management on contractor HSE performance, gaps, and areas requiring corrective action.
• Conduct regular HSE audits, site inspections and reviews, and provide independent assurance that HSE standards are being maintained across all works.
• Review contractor HSE organizational structures, staffing levels and key personnel qualifications, ensuring resources are adequate to meet project requirements.
• Oversee high-risk construction activities, providing guidance to the supervision team and ensuring that contractors manage hazards in accordance with approved procedures.
• Lead review of incidents and near-misses, ensuring thorough investigation, root cause analysis and follow-up on corrective and preventive actions by the contractor.
• Prepare, consolidate and submit HSE performance reports, dashboards and statistical summaries to the client and senior management.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic advice to the PMC supervision team to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance and culture.
• Chair and participate in HSE, progress and executive meetings, representing the PMC perspective on all HSE matters.
• Coordinate closely with client representatives, supervision staff and contractor HSE teams to align project HSE objectives and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with Hill International’s corporate Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health policies and procedures.
• Participate in project close-out activities, including review of HSE documentation, lessons learned, and verification of compliance with contractual obligations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director or line manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in Health, Safety and Environmental management within large-scale construction projects, with proven experience in a PMC.
• NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent internationally recognized HSE qualification is required, with Lead Auditor certification (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001) considered an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian HSE regulations, international standards and best practices is essential.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence contractor performance and promote a positive safety culture across the project.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is required, with Arabic language skills considered beneficial.
• Ability to manage priorities, coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver within a fast-paced project environment is essential.