Senior HSE Manager

About the job

Job Title: Senior HSE Manager

Location: Saudi Arabia

Role Purpose

The Senior HSE Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing Health, Safety, and Environmental management across projects and operations. The role focuses on developing HSE strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening safety culture, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance across the organization.

Key Accountabilities & Key Activities

HSE Strategy and Management

Develop and implement corporate HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.

Ensure compliance with local regulations, client requirements, and international HSE standards.

Establish HSE performance targets aligned with organizational goals.

Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance across project teams.

Risk Management and Compliance

Lead risk assessments and hazard identification across projects and operational activities.

Ensure implementation of preventive and corrective action plans.

Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance assessments to monitor HSE performance.

Ensure compliance with ISO standards and corporate HSE frameworks.

Incident Management and Reporting

Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Review and approve incident reports, lessons learned, and corrective actions.

Monitor leading and lagging safety indicators and prepare executive HSE reports.

Develop improvement strategies based on safety data and performance trends.

HSE Culture and Training

Promote a proactive safety culture across all organizational levels.

Develop and deliver HSE training programs and awareness initiatives.

Lead engagement programs including safety campaigns, workshops, and leadership walk-throughs.

Support competency development for HSE teams and site personnel.

Stakeholder and Team Leadership

Lead and manage HSE teams across projects and corporate functions.

Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement, and HR to integrate HSE practices.

Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and external stakeholders.

Support emergency preparedness planning and crisis management activities.

Job Specifications

Industry / Domain

Construction / Infrastructure / Industrial Projects

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum 10–15 years of experience in HSE roles within construction or industrial environments.

Minimum 5–8 years of leadership or management experience.

Strong knowledge of international HSE standards and regulatory frameworks.

Proven track record in developing and implementing HSE programs.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification preferred.

ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.

Chartered IOSH, CSP, or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.

Technical Skills

Strategic HSE planning and governance

Risk management and incident investigation

HSE performance monitoring and reporting

Strong leadership and stakeholder management

Knowledge of digital HSE tools and data analytics

Strong communication and training skills