HSE Manager - Contracting (Infrastructure Projects)

Client of Rawaj Company for Recruitment

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.

• 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.