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Senior Manager HSE
JASARA PMC • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Role
The Senior Manager – Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) is a senior leadership position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a global consulting firm. The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing HSE management systems across projects and operations. The position reports to the Director or Head of HSE, or the Operations Director.
Performance Indicators
Qualifications
Experience
Key Competencies
- Develop and implement HSE strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
- Lead continuous improvement of HSE management systems and programmes.
- Establish departmental KPIs and monitor HSE performance across projects and operations.
- Advise executive leadership on HSE risks, compliance requirements, and mitigation strategies.
- 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.
- Develop and monitor environmental management programmes.
- Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
- Support ESG and sustainability objectives.
- Conduct periodic HSE audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
- Manage external audits and regulatory inspections.
- Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked.
- Maintain readiness for ISO certifications and regulatory requirements.
- Develop HSE training strategies and competency programmes.
- Promote awareness campaigns and employee engagement initiatives.
- Mentor HSE teams and operational leaders on safety best practices.
- Foster a strong reporting and learning culture.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, contractors, and consultants.
- Represent the organisation in HSE meetings and industry forums.
- Collaborate with project, operations, and HR teams to achieve HSE objectives.
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans and business continuity procedures.
- Lead emergency drills and crisis management activities.
- Ensure adequate preparedness for workplace emergencies.
- Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
- Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
- HSE audit scores
- Regulatory compliance performance
- Closure rate of corrective actions
- Environmental performance metrics
- Training completion rates
- Safety observation and reporting levels
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- NEBOSH Diploma, CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CMIOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification — one or more required.
- 15 or more years of progressive HSE experience.
- 5 or more years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Experience in construction, buildings, mixed-use, or large-scale project environments.
- Demonstrated success implementing HSE management systems and leading organisational safety initiatives.
- Strategic leadership and risk management
- Regulatory compliance and incident investigation
- Environmental management and emergency response planning
- Stakeholder management
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communication and presentation skills
- Coaching and team development