About KEO International Consultants

KEO International Consultants is an enterprise with over 60 years of experience, specializing in planning, design, and project delivery across built and natural environments. The company provides end-to-end services from conceptualization to realization. KEO has been recognized by ENR as a Top 225 International Design Firm and a Top 20 International PM/CM Firm, and ranked as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region by World Architecture in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

KEO offers a supportive environment for professional development, including global mobility and career growth opportunities. The company culture prioritizes health and well-being, providing on-demand counseling and workplace clinics. Employees can participate in community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups. In addition to a competitive package and benefits, KEO provides policies including hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, and employee referral rewards.

The Role of HSE Manager

KEO International Consultants is seeking an HSE Manager to join its team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves maintaining the effective operation and management of KEO’s Safety Management System (SMS) on a mega project. The HSE Manager will provide advice and information to KEO staff and contractors to enhance health and safety standards on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective implementation of the KEO SMS on the project.
• Establish working relationships and provide advice on HSE issues to the Client, KEO Project Team, and Contractors.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HSE best practices and standards.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the SMS, reviewing and recommending revisions to the Regional H&S Manager as necessary.
• Conduct HSE training for KEO employees on the project based on needs assessment and training programs.
• Monitor and report on the HSE standards achieved by Contractors and maintain statistical data for the Project.
• Ensure effective and immediate incident reporting and investigation to determine root causes and provide recommendations to prevent re-occurrence.
• Review and analyze project incident data and KPIs on a monthly basis.
• Carry out periodic inspections of the project to ensure compliance and recommend changes where applicable.
• Manage the activities of and assign duties to KEO Safety Officers.
• Review contractor’s H&S documentation for compliance with relevant standards.
• Track the closure of H&S violation reports and H&S inspection reports issued to contractors.
• Chair Project H&S Meetings and attend construction Progress Meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of career experience.
• Chartered status with a NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) is required.
• Project experience gained from working on mixed-use projects.

Work Type

This is a full-time position within KEO International Consultants.