HSE Manager

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, review, and continuously improve Project Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management Plans and associated procedures.
• Develop and implement a structured HSE assurance and monitoring programme, including leadership tours, inspections, audits, and site visits.
• Conduct periodic audits of Contractor HSE management systems and verify compliance with ERCSM requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable Saudi Arabian legislation.
• Support and coordinate inspections, audits, and visits conducted on the project site by the employer’s executive leadership, regulatory authorities, and external assurance bodies.
• Develop and maintain a competency framework, training matrix, and competency assurance programme for the PMC HSE team.
• Chair and facilitate regular HSE meetings with Contractors and other project stakeholders and monitor closure of actions.
• Assure mandatory use of the Employer’s reporting systems and HSE performance management tools.
• Verify that Contractors maintain adequate numbers of competent HSE personnel in accordance with contractual requirements, project risks, and ERCSM requirements.
• Monitor the timely mobilization and retention of Contractor HSE resources and escalate deficiencies where required.
• Provide leadership, direction, guidance, and technical support to Contractors in the implementation of the construction safety manual and approved HSE management arrangements.
• Review Contractor competency frameworks, training programmes, inductions, and qualifications to verify workforce competency.
• Support Project Management and Construction Management teams in achieving project HSE objectives and maintaining compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Assure incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences are reported, investigated, and closed out in accordance with the construction safety manual and project requirements.
• Review incident investigation reports, verify root cause analyses, and monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and ad hoc HSE performance reports, statistics, trend analyses, and management summaries.
• Support and promote Contractor reward and recognition programmes to encourage positive HSE behaviours and workforce engagement.
• Verify that Traffic Management Plans, Mobile Equipment and People Interface plans, and other safety-critical deliverables are submitted, reviewed, approved, and implemented prior to commencing work.
• Conduct oversight activities, including inspections, audits, field observations, and verification reviews, and issue improvement notices or recommend stop-work actions where necessary.
• Lead or support investigations of significant incidents, high-potential near misses, and other events as directed by the HSE Director and the client.
• Support the Employer’s HSE initiatives, campaigns, leadership engagement programmes, and project-wide safety improvement activities.
• Coordinate HSE interfaces between Contractors, Designers, Consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure effective risk management and communication.
• Monitor Contractor compliance with approved HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, emergency preparedness arrangements, and welfare requirements.
• Escalate unresolved non-compliances, unsafe conditions, and significant HSE concerns through the project governance process.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• NEBOSH International Diploma, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent professional HSE qualification.
• Professional certification such as CMIOSH, CertIOSH, CSP, CRSP, or equivalent is preferred.
• Registered Professional (Muhtaref) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, or ability to obtain registration.
• Minimum 15 years of construction HSE experience, including at least 3 years in an HSE Manager role on major infrastructure, building, transportation, utilities, or mega-project programmes.
• Formal training and experience in HSE auditing and management system assessment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Saudi Arabian HSE regulations, and large-scale construction safety management systems.
• Proven experience in incident investigation methodologies, risk management, contractor assurance, and HSE governance.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, report writing, and coaching skills.
• Experience working within a Project Management Consultant (PMC), Engineer, or Client-side assurance environment on complex construction projects is preferred.

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