HSE Manager - Contracting (Infrastructure Projects) | Saudi Arabia

Rawaj Human Capital Management View all jobs

  • Dammam, Ash Sharqiyah
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the Construction industry in Saudi Arabia.The HSE Manager will lead the organization’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) function across multiple projects, ensuring full compliance with Saudi regulations, international standards, and client requirements. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, minimizing risks, and ensuring continuous improvement in HSE performance.Key Accountabilities
  • Develop, implement, and maintain corporate HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
  • Ensure alignment with international standards, including ISO 45001 and relevant environmental standards.
  • Establish standardized HSE documentation, procedures, and reporting frameworks across all projects.
  • Provide corporate-level oversight and governance of HSE practices.
  • Ensure full compliance with Saudi labor laws, HSE regulations, and client requirements.
  • Review and approve risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
  • Identify organizational HSE risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure environmental compliance and sustainability practices where applicable.
  • Monitor HSE performance across all projects using KPIs and safety metrics.
  • Analyze trends, incidents, and near misses to drive continuous improvement.
  • Develop and maintain HSE dashboards and reports for senior management.
  • Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and near misses.
  • Ensure root cause analysis is conducted and corrective/preventive actions are implemented.
  • Promote lessons learned and preventive measures across all projects.
  • Plan and conduct internal HSE audits and inspections.
  • Coordinate external audits, client inspections, and regulatory visits.
  • Ensure timely closure of audit findings and compliance gaps.
  • Provide expert HSE guidance to project managers and site teams.
  • Support project teams in implementing HSE management systems effectively.
  • Act as the focal point for all HSE-related matters at the corporate level.
  • Develop and oversee HSE training programs and competency frameworks.
  • Ensure effective onboarding, inductions, and toolbox talk programs.
  • Drive awareness campaigns and initiatives to promote a strong safety culture.
  • Encourage proactive reporting of hazards and near misses.
Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceWe Are Looking For:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or a related field.
  • 10-15 years of HSE experience in construction, civil, or infrastructure projects.
  • Minimum 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Proven experience managing HSE at a corporate or multi-project level.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, risk management, and HSE systems.
  • Solid understanding of Saudi HSE regulations and labor laws.
Certifications
  • NEBOSH (IGC / Diploma)
  • IOSH / OSHA certifications
  • ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or equivalent

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