HSE Manager - Roads, Civils & Structures
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About the Role
Parsons Corporation seeks an HSE Manager for roads, civils, and structural projects in Riyadh. The role involves leading HSE implementation, risk assessment, site inspections, incident management, and environmental management.
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Responsibilities
- Lead HSE implementation for roads, civils, and structural projects in line with company policies, legal requirements, and client standards
- Develop project specific HSE plans, objectives, and KPIs; ensure they are understood and applied by all project personnel and contractors
- Provide visible HSE leadership on site, promoting a proactive safety culture
- Lead or coordinate risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses for key activities
- Ensure effective control measures, safe systems of work, and method statements are in place and implemented
- Conduct regular site inspections, walkthroughs, and HSE audits; record findings and track closure of actions
- Verify compliance with national HSE legislation, road/construction codes, and environmental permits
- Lead or support investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; perform root cause analysis
- Support implementation of environmental management plans for road and civils projects
- Identify HSE training needs specific to roads, civils, and structures and deliver or coordinate training
- Review and approve contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and competency evidence
- Maintain project HSE documentation and prepare HSE performance reports for management and client review
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field; or equivalent experience
- 10 years of HSE experience in construction, with substantial time on road, civil, and structural projects (highways, bridges, earthworks, large civils)
- Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations, standards, and best practices relevant to roads and structural works
- Recognized HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH, CSP, or equivalent) preferred
- Experience with major infrastructure programs, PPP/DBFO highways, or complex bridge and structures schemes preferred
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems and certification processes preferred
- Training in incident investigation preferred
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Job Description
- The HSE Manager – Roads, Civils & Structures is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing all Health, Safety, and Environmental activities across road, civil, and structural works.
- This includes highways, junctions, bridges, retaining walls, tunnels, culverts, earthworks, drainage, and associated temporary works.
- The role ensures compliance with legal and client requirements, drives a strong safety culture, and supports project teams in managing risk from design through construction and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- HSE Leadership & Strategy: Lead HSE implementation for roads, civils, and structural projects; develop project specific HSE plans, objectives, and KPIs; provide visible HSE leadership on site.
- Risk Assessment & Control: Lead or coordinate risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses for key activities such as earthworks, deep excavations, bridge/structural works, lifting operations, temporary traffic management, tunnelling, confined spaces.
- Site HSE Management & Compliance: Ensure HSE requirements are incorporated into method statements, permits to work, and temporary works procedures; conduct regular site inspections and audits; verify compliance with legislation and codes.
- Incident Management & Reporting: Lead or support investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; develop corrective and preventive actions; maintain incident statistics and reports.
- Environmental Management: Support implementation of environmental management plans including erosion control, dust/noise control, waste management, and protection of watercourses.
- Training, Awareness & Culture: Identify HSE training needs; deliver or coordinate inductions, toolbox talks, and safety campaigns; coach supervisors and engineers on HSE leadership.
- Contractor & Stakeholder Management: Review and approve contractor HSE plans; monitor contractor HSE performance; liaise with client HSE representatives and authorities.
- Documentation, Systems & Reporting: Maintain project HSE documentation; support HSE management systems; prepare HSE performance reports and dashboards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
- 10 years of HSE experience in construction, with substantial time on road, civil, and structural projects (highways, bridges, earthworks, large civils).
- Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations, standards, and best practices relevant to roads and structural works.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recognized HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH, CSP, or equivalent).
- Experience with major infrastructure programs, PPP/DBFO highways, or complex bridge and structures schemes.
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems and certification processes.
- Training in incident investigation.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of risks and controls specific to roads, civils, and structural construction.
- Ability to lead HSE on busy, multi contractor sites and influence at all levels.
- Effective communication, presentation, and coaching skills.
- Strong observational, analytical, and problem solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and HSE reporting tools.
- Resilient, assertive, and able to challenge unsafe practices constructively.
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